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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 $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 30m 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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How to get from Portsmouth to Chichester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Chichester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C932398:57 AM 0h22 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:19 AM Chichester station (CCH) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C932398:57 AM 0h22 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:19 AM Chichester station (CCH) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C932398:57 AM 0h22 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:19 AM Chichester station (CCH) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C82542_C823679:08 AM 0h30 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:38 AM Chichester station (CCH) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
G26167_C823588:03 AM 0h36 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 8:39 AM Chichester station (CCH) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G885708:07 AM 0h37 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 8:44 AM Chichester station (CCH) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 10 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Fratton (FTN) 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.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Chichester by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southern.
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