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Pallant House Gallery
Modern British art in a refined townhouse setting, with an excellent permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. A cultural highlight in central Chichester.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 43 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Woking to Chichester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Woking to Chichester will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Woking to Chichester, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Woking to Chichester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 56 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Woking to Chichester:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Woking to Chichester costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Chichester take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 35m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 4m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Woking to Chichester trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:52 Woking | 1h43 | 7:35 Chichester | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:17 Woking | 1h51 | 8:08 Chichester | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:44 Woking | 1h29 | 8:13 Chichester | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:13 Woking | 1h30 | 8:43 Chichester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:25 Woking | 1h43 | 9:08 Chichester | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:43 Woking | 1h31 | 9:14 Chichester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:55 Woking | 1h24 | 9:19 Chichester | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:13 Woking | 1h25 | 9:38 Chichester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:26 Woking | 1h42 | 10:08 Chichester | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:55 Woking | 1h18 | 10:13 Chichester | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:25 Woking | 1h18 | 10:43 Chichester | 1 change | |
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Trains from Woking to Chichester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 4:35 |
Last train 22:56 |
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Modern British art in a refined townhouse setting, with an excellent permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. A cultural highlight in central Chichester.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Woking to Chichester 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 Chichester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Woking to Chichester trains use the Woking to Chichester station pair. Use this guide to compare Woking and Chichester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Woking has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Woking.
Wi-Fi is available at Woking. ATMs are available at Woking.
Ticket office support is available at Woking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Woking: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woking: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available outside both station entrances. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Chichester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Chichester.
Wi-Fi is available at Chichester. ATMs are available at Chichester.
Ticket office support is available at Chichester.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chichester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chichester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chichester: 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.
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