Cardiff to Chichester by train

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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Chichester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff to Chichester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:31 View journey
Last train 23:27 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 181
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey US$35.50 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 24m
Train operators 8

Cardiff to Chichester by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Cardiff to Chichester? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 181 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Cardiff and Chichester

The cheapest train tickets from Cardiff to Chichester start at US$35.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Cardiff to Chichester is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Cardiff to Chichester train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:12.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:27.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:31.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:28.

  • 34 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 25 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Cardiff to Chichester

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 35 minutes, spanning 181 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Cardiff to Chichester trains

Tickets for travel to Chichester along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Cardiff to Chichester by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Chichester.

FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Chichester

Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff to Chichester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Cardiff to Chichester is 181 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.