How to travel from Chichester to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Brighton is around 46km (28 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chichester to Brighton by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Brighton.

  • Duration59min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
Operated by

Southern Service

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Bus

Take the bus to Littlehampton Anchor Springs and then to Brighton Churchill Square.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Stagecoach South

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Brighton.

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
Operated by

Station Taxis (Chichester)

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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration42min
  • Distance52km (32 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Brighton by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 59min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Chichester and Brighton is around 46km (28 miles).

It takes around 59min to get from Chichester and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Brighton is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Brighton. It typically takes around 59min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chichester and Brighton with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 59min.

Southern Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Chichester and Brighton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 59min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chichester and Brighton. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Littlehampton Anchor Springs. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Stagecoach South run regular bus services between Chichester and Brighton. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Brighton. instead which will take 59min.

The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chichester and Brighton. The distance is around 52km (32 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 59min and will usually cost around £11 ($13).

How do I get from Chichester to Brighton

Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Brighton

Transport options from Chichester to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
59min
£11($13)
every 30 mins46km (28 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
£12($14)
hourly63km (39 miles)
Taxi
42min
£76($90)
on demand52km (32 miles)
Drive
42min
£9($11)
on demand52km (32 miles)

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Airports near Brighton

The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Brighton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Brighton
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Brighton