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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chichester to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chichester to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chichester to Cardiff will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
To travel from Chichester to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chichester to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chichester to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 182 km
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Live departures
Chichester to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Chichester to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:23 Chichester | 4h27 | 09:50 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 07:03 Chichester | 3h49 | 10:52 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| 08:03 Chichester | 3h43 | 11:46 Cardiff | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chichester to Cardiff
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Trains from Chichester to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 182 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southern from Chichester to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, Southern trains will get you between Chichester and Cardiff from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chichester to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chichester to Cardiff by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chichester and Cardiff
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 20:00 Saturday 05:10 - 20:00 Sunday 06:40 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting shelters are available on both platforms
- Storage location: Outside both station entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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