The average train between Chichester and Bournemouth takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Chichester to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chichester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Chichester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Chichester to Bournemouth train tickets online with Southern, Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chichester and Bournemouth is 78.4 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Bournemouth via Southampton Central in around 1h 46m.