Chichester to Bristol by train

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Overview: trains from Chichester to Bristol

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chichester to Bristol, 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 09:46 View journey
Last train 18:35 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 144
Trains / day 4 View all
Cheapest journey US$42.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 45m
Train operators 3

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 US$42.50, 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.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Chichester and Bristol by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

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.

FAQs about the train journey from Chichester to Bristol

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

The total distance between Chichester and Bristol is 144 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.