Bournemouth to Chichester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48.8 miles 78.5 km · straight line
64.4 miles actual route 103.7 km · driving distance
1h 15min estimated drive time
£10 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
80° E bearing direction

How far is Bournemouth from Chichester?

The distance from Bournemouth to Chichester is 48.8 miles (78.5 km) as the crow flies. Chichester is located E of Bournemouth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.4 miles, taking about 1h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bournemouth and Chichester. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bournemouth to Chichester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 15min £10 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 30min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bournemouth & Chichester

Quick Facts

Bournemouth
50.72°N, 1.88°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Chichester
50.84°N, 0.78°W
Europe/London
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 510.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM