Chichester to Bristol by train

Travelling from Chichester to Bristol by train

Considering a train trip from Chichester to Bristol? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Chichester and Bristol

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$55.25, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Chichester and Bristol

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 4 trains make this journey of 144 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Chichester is at 09:46 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 17:47.

During the weekend, 09:49 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 18:35 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Chichester to Bristol

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 35 minutes, crossing a total distance of 144 kilometres.

Booking Chichester to Bristol trains in advance

Booking your Chichester to Bristol tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 and a half months before departure.

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Making the most of your Chichester to Bristol travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Bristol.