There are 3 ways to get from Chichester to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fareham to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 16m£73–141Drive 140.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chichester to Cardiffcar 140.8 mi
3h 6m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Market to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B25
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Sophia Gardensbus B5
5h 45m£37–52
Chichester to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chichester to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Market and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Cardiff Central via Fareham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Chichester and Cardiff is 148 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chichester to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chichester to Cardiff, including transfers.
Chichester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Market station.
Chichester to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Fareham station.
The best way to get from Chichester to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Chichester, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Fareham to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market to Sophia Gardens via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Fareham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–85
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £90–130
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Market to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chichester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Chichester to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chichester to Cardiff is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Chichester to Cardiff.
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