Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
16 m
Average
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
88 km
Of the 35 trains that leave London for Chichester every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 54 miles (87 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 55 min | |
Average train ticket price | £39 (€43) | |
Train frequency | 29 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | South Western Railway, Thameslink or Southern |
Trains from London to Chichester cover the 54 miles (87 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 55 min with our travel partners like South Western Railway, Thameslink or Southern. Normally, there are 29 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £39, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £39. Travellers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Chichester, Bus Station.
For as little as £39 you can travel by train to Chichester from London with South Western Railway, Thameslink and Southern. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
Looking for trains between London and Chichester? Southern is one of the best companies to travel with on the 54 miles (87 km) route from London to Chichester. As an official travel partner of Southern, Omio quickly shows you the latest Southern train timetables, tickets and offers (such as luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest London to Chichester routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable Southern train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains from London to Chichester, you can quickly see if the Southern ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your London - Chichester train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with Southern!
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Looking to travel by train from London to Chichester? Omio can help you find that perfect route with Thameslink. Check Omio to see current Thameslink train timetables, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the London to Chichester train and book Thameslink tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train from London to Chichester, you can expect to travel 54 miles (87 km) one-way with Thameslink. If you search for trains from London to Chichester in the Omio app, you can check if the Thameslink ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with Thameslink, we do the work for you to get you safely to Chichester from London. Book that perfect London to Chichester train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Thameslink!
It’s easy to book your South Western Railway train ticket from London to Chichester online with Omio! Simply check the current South Western Railway train timetables for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route to Chichester from London as well as relevant travel information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard) for that train and book cheap South Western Railway train tickets online. Prices for South Western Railway trains to Chichester from London start at £39 one-way if you book in advance, and you can expect to travel around 54 miles (87 km). If you search for South Western Railway trains in the Omio app, you can check straight away if the South Western Railway tickets are mobile tickets, which makes it easier than ever to go paperless when travelling by train to Chichester from London. Let Omio do all the work for you finding the best London to Chichester South Western Railway train ticket so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey!
It’s easy for you to get trains from London to Chichester, there being a regular service throughout the week. There are up to 57 trains during weekdays, with there being approximately 50 trains that depart London for Chichester on a Saturday. On Sundays the total number of departures is around 42. The average journey time for this route is about 1h 40min, so it won’t take long before you’re at your destination. There are both direct and indirect trains that operate this route, so it’s best that you check your journey before you depart to ensure that you are on a suitable train for your needs.
There are approximately 57 trains departing between Monday and Friday, around 50 on a Saturday and about 42 on a Sunday. The earliest departure during weekdays tends to be at around 1:00 a.m. On Saturdays the first trains normally leaves from London to Chichester at around 4:20 a.m., with there being a train at around 5:00 a.m. on Sundays. The last trains departs from London to Chichester at about 10:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10:00 p.m. on Friday. During the weekend the last train tends to depart London for Chichester at about 10:45 p.m. on a Saturday and 10:30 p.m. on a Sunday. Some trains from London to Chichester require a change, often at Barnham train station, so be sure to check your ticket before you book.
The train from London to Chichester is fast and efficient, so you’ll arrive in the south of England in no time. Trains depart from early in the morning to late at night, so you will have a great selection to choose from. The average journey time for this route is around 1h 40min, but there are also faster trains too. Some of the can take as little as 1h 31min, whilst others take in excess of 2h. Trains depart from both London Waterloo and London Victoria, so you’ll have a choice of where’s best for you. Whilst trains normally arrive into either Chichester train station or Fishbourne train station.
Chichester Cathedral Building. Source: Shutterstock
Departure train station: Trains either depart from London Waterloo train station or London Victoria train station. You can get to London Waterloo train station from popular tourist attractions such as the Sea Life Centre in about 7min by foot. Whilst you can get to London Victoria train station from the Victoria Palace Theatre in about 2min walking. Both stations have a range of facilities for passengers to use. You can access coffee shops, food outlets, ticket machines, cash machines and much more, so you’ll be all set for your trip to Chichester.
Arrival train station: Trains either arrive into either Chichester train station or Fishbourne train station. You can get to popular tourist attractions, such as Pallant House Gallery, in around 7min if you’re walking from the station. Whilst you can reach the centre of Chichester in about 16min from Fishbourne train station if you get the number 56 bus. At Chichester train station you can access facilities such as an ATM machine, wi-fi, food outlets, toilets and waiting rooms. At Fishbourne train station there are not many facilities, but you can access ticket machines. There is also step free access for those that are travelling with a disability.
There are two main train providers that operate this route, so you’ll get a great choice of departure times to pick from. Both Southern and South Western Railway both offer a fast and frequent service between London and Chichester. Both operators provide the service in a similar time, so you will get there in equally fast fashion whichever company you choose.
ThamesLink also operate a couple of very early morning trains each weekday, but this is just when Southern and South Western Railway aren’t operating. Southern tends to have about 45 trains departing each day between Monday and Saturday, with around 13 leaving on Sundays. South Western Railways often has about 13 trains each day from Monday to Thursday, nine that depart on a Friday, four on a Saturday and 29 on a Sunday. Great for both business and leisure, these companies operate a range of direct and indirect trains that will get you to your destination.
South West Railway London to Chichester offers a great schedule throughout the week, so you should be able to find a train which suits your schedule. With trains taking about 1h 40min on average, it won’t take long before you arrive at your destination. Trains tend to depart from London Waterloo and arrive into both Chichester train station and Fishbourne train station. There are normally about 13 trains each day on Monday to Thursday, with the earliest train leaving around 5:00 a.m. and the last one being about 9:05 p.m.
On Fridays there tends to be about nine trains, which depart from 5:00 a.m. to 9:35 p.m. Whilst at the weekend there are four trains on Saturday, between 9:00 p.m. and 10:45 p.m., and 29 trains on Sundays between 1:05 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Whether it’s a one way trip or a round-trip that you’re looking for, you’ll be able to find a range of tickets that work for you.
Southern London to Chichester trains are also a great way to travel between these to locations, with there being a great choice of departures for you. The average time for this provider is about 1h 35min, with some trains being slightly faster and slower too. Trains tend to depart from London Victoria, with them arriving into both Chichester train station and Fishbourne trains station. Monday to Thursdays there are about 45 daily trains, which leave from 5:01 a.m. to 9:05 p.m.
On Fridays there are also the same amount of trains, with the earliest departing at 5:01 a.m. and the last one leaving about 9:35 p.m. On Saturdays this provider normally operates 45 trains too, between the hours of 4:22 a.m. and 10:35 p.m. Whilst on Sundays there are about 13 trains, with the first one being about 5:02 a.m. and the last one departing at around 6:35 p.m.
Both Southern and Great Western Railway offer great services to passengers, so you can enjoy a seamless journey from London to Chichester. Both operators have a First Class service too, which offers more spacious and comfier seating. You can also access Wi-Fi on board both trains, so you’ll be able to stay connected for the whole trip. If you are a cyclist, you can take your bike on board, but there is limited space so you might want to book beforehand.
On Southern trains from London to Chichester you can have two items of luggage that do not exceed 30cm x 70cm x 90cm, whilst on Great Western Railway the maximum size for your luggage is 25cm x 40cm x 70cm. If you have a disability or mobility issues and would like some assistance when you travel, then you should contact the provider at least 48h prior to your departure so that they can arrange for assistance upon your arrival at the station. You are also allowed to bring two pets on these services, but they must be on leads at all times or in pet carriers.
It’s easy to get cheap tickets from London to Chichester, with there being three main ways to ensure you get the best price. Firstly, try and book your ticket as far in advance as possible. The closer you get to your train departing the higher likelihood of it costing more. Secondly, it is a good idea to be flexible on your journey. If you don’t need to travel at a specific time or date then look for tickets a few hours or days either side as this might save you some money. It's also a good idea to use railcards, such as a young person’s railcard, as they offer discounts of up to one-third off the cost of a standard fare.
Chichester Halnaker Tunnel Trees. Source: Shutterstock
Chichester is a great place to visit, with there being loads to see and do. Start your trip at Fishbourne Roman Palace, which is a museum that looks at some archaeological finds around the local area. Then head to Tinwood Estate Vineyard, where you can learn about how they make the perfect bottle of wine.
West Dean Gardens are also a great place to visit, with there being a lovely walled garden you can enjoy and be at one with nature. Stay with nature and go for a walk a Kingley Vale, where you can see a range of wildlife and habitats. Finally, a trip to Chichester wouldn’t be the same if you didn’t head over to Chichester Cathedral, where you can enjoy fabulous architecture and stained glass windows.
Some of the London train stations to Chichester you can start your journey from include London Victoria, London Euston and London Kings Cross. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Chichester include Chichester, Bus Station and Chichester.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from London Victoria and arriving in Chichester, Bus Station.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called London Victoria, is located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city centre of London.
The most popular arrival train station, Chichester, Bus Station, is located 0.3 miles (517 m) away from the city centre of Chichester.
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