How to travel from Chichester to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Bristol is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chichester to Bristol by train 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 via Southampton Central

Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance199km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Bristol by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Chichester and Bristol is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (89 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Chichester and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Bristol is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Bristol. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chichester and Bristol with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 50m.

Great Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Chichester and Bristol. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chichester and Bristol. We recommend that you drive to Bristol. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Bristol. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Bristol

Transport options from Chichester to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Southampton Central + 1 similar
2h 30m
£42($50)
hourly177km (110 miles)
Train2h 50m
£42($50)
twice daily177km (110 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($41)
on demand199km (124 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol