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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Chichester is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Chichester is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Chichester?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Market via Heathrow Terminal 5 and North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Chichester?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Chichester via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Reading to Chichester?

The distance between Reading and Chichester is 80 miles. The road distance is 53.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Chichester without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Reading to Chichester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chichester bus from?

Reading to Chichester bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chichester train from?

Reading to Chichester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Chichester?

The best way to get from Reading to Chichester is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Reading to Chichester bus arrive?

Reading to Chichester bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Chichester train arrive?

Reading to Chichester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Reading to Chichester?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Chichester is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Reading to Chichester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chichester?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Chichestertrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
2h 12m
£26–52
Drive 53.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Chichestercar 53.4 mi
1h 18m
£14–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Marketbus 206
4h 6m
£49–73
Train, line 700 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Civic Offices to Cathedralbus 700
3h 30m
£14–38

Reading to Chichester by train

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.7 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Chichester, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Chichester via Southampton Central in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Market via Heathrow Terminal 5 and North Terminal Bus Station in around 4h 6m.

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