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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Chichester

Showing times and prices for Dec 21

Cheapest price

€51

Average price

€51

Fastest journey

1 h 55 m

Average duration

2 h 9 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

88 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Chichester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Chichester will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €51.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London to Chichester without transferring at least once.

South Western RailwayL73400+SouthernP41248
10:30AM1h55
London Waterloo (WAT)
12:25PMChichester station (CCH)
511One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkW59512+SouthernW60124 · SN408600
08:35AM2h29
London Bridge (LBG)
11:04AMChichester station (CCH)
511One-way
2 transfers
South Western RailwayL73381+SouthernP41228
08:30AM1h56
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:26AMChichester station (CCH)
511One-way
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL73390+SouthernP41238
09:30AM1h56
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:26AMChichester station (CCH)
511One-way
1 transfer
SouthernW60130 · SN408400
09:35AM2h29
London Victoria (VIC)
12:04PMChichester station (CCH)
511One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London to Chichester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chichester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 88 km

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€34

Average price

€25

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Cheapest

2h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 44m

Average total duration

5h 14m

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Live departures

London to Chichester train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Chichester trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 6:09 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
southernW60121
On time
8:05 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h32
9:37 AM Chichester station (CCH)
0 transfersDirect
southernW60123
On time
8:35 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h32
10:07 AM Chichester station (CCH)
0 transfersDirect
southernW60126
On time
9:05 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h32
10:37 AM Chichester station (CCH)
0 transfersDirect
southernW60129
On time
9:35 AM London Victoria (VIC)
1h32
11:07 AM Chichester station (CCH)
0 transfersDirect
southernP26617 · W60132 · P42855
On time
9:41 AM London Victoria (VIC)
2h38
12:19 PM Chichester station (CCH)
2 transfers
thameslinkW57903+southernW60132
On time
9:44 AM London Blackfriars (BFR)
1h53
11:37 AM Chichester station (CCH)
1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Chichester?

The best time to book your train from London to Chichester is 21 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Chichester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Chichester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Chichester.

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Chichester

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Trains from London to Chichester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
88 km
Average train duration
1h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
€7
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 28m
First train
00:08
Last train
23:47
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink from London to Chichester trainsSouthern, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink trains will get you between London and Chichester from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Price
€7
Southern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 42m
Cheapest Price
€49
South Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
€49
Thameslink frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Gatwick Express

About
Gatwick Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, with trains running every 15 minutes throughout the day. The trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There are two types of trains: the Gatwick Express and the Southern service. The Gatwick Express is the fastest service, taking just 30 minutes to reach the airport. The Southern service takes a few minutes longer but offers more stops along the way.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
€52
Gatwick Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack trolley service available on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding and alighting
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead.

Trains from London to Chichester

Trains from London to Chichester depart from either Victoria or Waterloo station in London, arriving at Chichester main station. The distance from London to Chichester in the south of England is approximately 80 km, with trains completing the journey in between 1 hour 40 minutes and 2 hours. Trains from London to Chichester usually involve a change of trains as there are no direct routes. Services are run by South West Trains and Southern Railways. There are regular departures throughout the day, with trains from London to Chichester departing four times per hour.

FAQs: Trains from London to Chichester

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Chichester can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Chichester is €42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from London to Chichester is on average 1 h 32 min   for the 87 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Chichester from London by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London to Chichester leaves at 00: 12. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London to Chichester leaves at 23: 24.
Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from London to Chichester with Southern. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the trip from London to Chichester you can take a train with Southern, South Western Railway or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between London and Chichester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 24.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Chichester, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Chichester from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London to Chichester by train is January.
Yes, you can take a train between London and Chichester.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London to Chichester

London
Chichester
The major train station for departures in London is London Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Victoria for your trip from London to Chichester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
  • Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for London Victoria
  • Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
  • Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for London Waterloo
  • Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
  • Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
23 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transit options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
  • Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
  • Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

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