What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chichester?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chichester is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chichester?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chichester is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chichester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Market via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Chichester?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chichester via Fareham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Chichester?

The distance between Cardiff and Chichester is 148 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Chichester without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chichester without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Chichester?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Cardiff to Chichester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chichester bus from?

Cardiff to Chichester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chichester train from?

Cardiff to Chichester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Chichester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chichester is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Chichester bus arrive?

Cardiff to Chichester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Cardiff to Chichester train arrive?

Cardiff to Chichester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Fareham station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Chichester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Chichester is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cardiff to Chichester.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Chichester?

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Where can I stay near Chichester?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Chichester.

Cardiff to Chichester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 700 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Chichester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Farehamtrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
3h 48m
£66–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B5
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Marketbus B25
5h 45m
£31–76
Drive 142.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Chichestercar 142.3 mi
3h 8m
£35–51
Train, line 700 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the bus from Civic Offices to Cathedralbus 700
4h 33m
£64–118

Cardiff to Chichester by train

104Weekly Trains

3h 48mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.6 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chichester, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Fareham hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 5h 45m.

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