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 CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 17m£77–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market to North Terminal Bus Station206
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201
6h 15m£22–69Drive 140.8 mi
- Drive from Chichester to Cardiff140.8 mi
3h 4m£36–51
Chichester to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chichester to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Market and arriving at Sophia Gardens via North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
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 17m.
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 17m and costs £75 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 17m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 6h 15m.
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 £65–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market to Sophia Gardens via North Terminal Bus Station in around 6h 15m.
- 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
- £65–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Market to North Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chichester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus 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 4m to drive from Chichester to Cardiff.
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