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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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Chichester:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Chichester costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Chichester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.34. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Chichester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Chichester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:06 AM2h16Bournemouth9:22 AMChichester$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:06 AM2h16Bournemouth9:22 AMChichester$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:50 AM1h32Bournemouth11:22 AMChichester$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:50 PM1h41Bournemouth3:31 PMChichester$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Chichester:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Chichester costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Chichester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Chichester by bus.
- Travel with Southern to go to Chichester by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
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