How to travel from Portsmouth to Chichester

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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Chichester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Chichester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 13 miles (22 km)

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Driving

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$7

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

59m

Average total duration

Fastest

29m

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30m

Additional time*

27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Southern

Most popular train company

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The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Chichester is a bus with an average price of $5.

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

A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Chichester costing on average $15.

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Chichester is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Chichester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portsmouth and Chichester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Portsmouth to Chichester among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.31. The journey takes 29m versus 27m 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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from Portsmouth to Chichester

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SouthernX07037_G26405
    9:45 AM0h27
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    10:12 AMChichester station (CCH)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SouthernX07037_G26405
    9:45 AM0h27
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    10:12 AMChichester station (CCH)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SouthernX07037_G26405
    9:45 AM0h27
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    10:12 AMChichester station (CCH)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SouthernX07038_G26398
    8:45 AM0h27
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    9:12 AMChichester station (CCH)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL83915+SouthernG88584
    9:50 AM0h32
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    10:22 AMChichester station (CCH)
    $161One-way
    1 transfer
  • SouthernC93229
    8:18 AM0h35
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    8:53 AMChichester station (CCH)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Chichester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Portsmouth and Chichester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Chichester is a bus with an average price of $5.

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

A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Chichester costing on average $15.

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Chichester is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Chichester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 34m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Chichester is approximately 13 miles (22 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Chichester is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Chichester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Chichester station (CCH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Chichester, Market Road (Chi Market).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Ryde.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Chichester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Chichester by train.
  • Travel with Stagecoach South to go to Chichester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portsmouth to Chichester with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Southern.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach South.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth to Chichester often also extend their vacation to go to Pulborough, London, London Victoria (VIC), Brighton, Southampton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chichester and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chichester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Chichester, including its historic sites, cultural attractions, and nearby countryside, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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