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Compare train and bus for Chichester to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chichester to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a bus costs an average of €43.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Chichester to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Chichester to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chichester to Southampton:
A train is €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chichester to Southampton costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€12. The journey takes 59m versus 57m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Chichester to Southampton
How to get from Chichester to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chichester to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- X20164
1:03 PM 0h58 Chichester station (CCH) 2:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- X20164
1:03 PM 0h58 Chichester station (CCH) 2:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- X20164
1:03 PM 0h58 Chichester station (CCH) 2:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- X20172
9:03 AM 0h58 Chichester station (CCH) 10:01 AM Southampton Central (SOU) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - X20174
8:03 AM 0h58 Chichester station (CCH) 9:01 AM Southampton Central (SOU) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - X20166
12:03 PM 0h58 Chichester station (CCH) 1:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chichester to Southampton:
A train is €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chichester to Southampton costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chichester and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from Chichester station (CCH) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Chichester, Market Road (Chi Market) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southern.
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