How to travel from Bournemouth to Chichester

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Chichester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Chichester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 48 miles (78 km)

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Train
Bus

$43

Average price

$19

Average price

Cheapest

1h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 50m

Average total duration

2h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

Southern

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National Express

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from Bournemouth to Chichester

How to get from Bournemouth to Chichester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Chichester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CrossCountryC72316+SouthernP42255
09:45AM1h29
Bournemouth station (BMH)
11:14AMChichester station (CCH)
$431One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

CrossCountryC72316+SouthernP42255
09:45AM1h29
Bournemouth station (BMH)
11:14AMChichester station (CCH)
$431One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC72316+SouthernP42255
09:45AM1h29
Bournemouth station (BMH)
11:14AMChichester station (CCH)
$431One-way
1 transfer

Other options

CrossCountryC74880+SouthernP42267
10:45AM1h29
Bournemouth station (BMH)
12:14PMChichester station (CCH)
$431One-way
1 transfer
South Western RailwayP61386+SouthernP42261
09:59AM1h45
Bournemouth station (BMH)
11:44AMChichester station (CCH)
$431One-way
1 transfer
South Western RailwayP61389+SouthernP42273
10:59AM1h45
Bournemouth station (BMH)
12:44PMChichester station (CCH)
$431One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Chichester

Travel to Chichester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Chichester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Chichester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Chichester is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Chichester:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Chichester costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Chichester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 29m.

Other travel options to Chichester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Chichester is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Chichester is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Chichester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Chichester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Chichester station (CCH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Chichester, Market Road (Chi Market).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Ryde and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Chichester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Chichester by bus.
  • Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Chichester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Chichester often also extend their vacation to go to Pulborough, London, London Victoria (VIC), Brighton, Portsmouth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chichester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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