Trains from London Victoria to Chichester from PHP 579.33

A cathedral city in West Sussex, Chichester is the only city in West Sussex and a convenient train ride away from the capital. With a long and diverse history, travelling from London Victoria to Chichester is a great opportunity to explore an interesting blend of Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and Norman architecture.

From London Victoria, direct routes from the capital to Chichester get you to this special city in only one hour and a half. A day out by train from London to Chichester is an eco-friendly and stress-free way to explore a nearby cultural and historical hotspot. In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about travelling to Chichester by train, including route details, travel advice, and top tips on how to buy cheap tickets with Trip.com.

Starting your journey at London Victoria

To reach Chichester, you first need to make your way to London Victoria, a busy station with great connections across the south of England. Take the Victoria, District, or Circle lines on the London Underground to London Victoria Station, or hop on a local bus from across the capital. If you’re coming from further afield, you can board a National Express coach to Victoria Coach Station, which is just a few minutes’ walk from the train station.

Before you board your train to Chichester, make the most of London Victoria’s comfortable facilities, including seating areas and waiting rooms, public Wi-Fi, and shopping outlets. If you need them, the station also has baby changing facilities, ATMs, and refreshment counters. For passengers needing to pick up tickets ordered online, the ticket office is open from 06:30 to 22:00, with self-service ticket machines available outside these times.

Taking the train from London to Chichester

With Southern, the journey from London Victoria to Chichester is efficient and comfortable, getting you to this cathedral city in as little as 1 hour 32 minutes.

Along the way on this direct route, you’ll stop at Clapham Junction, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Crawley, Horsham, and Barnham, before reaching your destination. Beyond Chichester, the train continues onwards to Portsmouth Harbour, with calling points including Bosham, Southbourne, Emsworth, Havant, and Fratton.

What cheap fares are available from London Victoria to Chichester?

With ticket prices from London Victoria to Chichester starting from approximately PHP 579.33, you can buy cheap train tickets for this route when you book in advance with Trip.com. To save more on your journey, add a Railcard to your passenger information for an extra ⅓ off your ticket price. Moreover, by choosing to book with Trip.com, you’ll pay no booking fees and can also benefit from split tickets, which reduce ticket prices by 30% on average.

Travelling with Southern is a comfortable and enjoyable experience, with spacious seating and free Wi-Fi as standard onboard clean and modern trains. 

Passengers wanting to travel with a bike or small animal will be pleased with Southern’s dedicated spaces for bicycles and allowance of pets onboard. Each human passenger can bring up to two domestic pets (dogs, cats and other small animals) on London Victoria to Chichester trains, so long as furry friends are kept on a short lead or contained within an enclosed pet carrying basket at all times.

Cycling fanatics can explore Chichester on two wheels at no extra cost. There is no need to book a bicycle space on board Southern services, but you should be aware that spaces are limited and may be unavailable at peak times.

Can I travel First Class with Southern?

For the most luxurious travel experience from London to Chichester, choose to book a First-Class ticket. Available on some but not all Southern direct trains, travelling in First Class with Southern guarantees you a premium travel experience, from extra spacious seats to a calmer, less crowded environment. When you compare prices with Trip.com, you can check before you travel whether first-class seats are available.

A major market town and cathedral city, Chichester is a cultural and historical city for a day out by train from London. The station is well-equipped for passengers arriving from the capital, with customer help points, public telephones, refreshment facilities, and ATMs. Accessible features such as step-free access to all platforms, tactile warnings on all platforms, and accessible toilets make the station easy to navigate for all visitors.

The best time to visit Chichester is the summer, when the city holds an annual four-week arts and music festival, generally in June and July. Chichester also has an arthouse cinema at New Park, and a popular museum The Novium, which houses the remains of a Roman Bath House, as well as Jupiter Stone and Chilgrove Mosaic.

For a convenient way to find cheap fares from London Victoria to Chichester, compare prices and book your train with Trip.com by following these simple steps:

1. Visit our Journey Planner or use the mobile app.
2. Compare prices for your preferred travel date and time.
3. Proceed to the booking page.
4. Enter passenger details and payment information.

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