How far is it from Chichester to The Solent?

The distance between Chichester and The Solent is 28 miles.

How do I travel from Chichester to The Solent without a car?

The best way to get from Chichester to The Solent without a car is to train and ferry and travel which takes 1h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chichester to The Solent?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Chichester to The Solent, including transfers.

Where can I stay near The Solent?

There are 3311+ hotels available in The Solent.

Chichester to The Solent - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 700 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Chichester to The Solent by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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1. Take the train from Chichester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
3. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to The Solentunknown
1h 30m
Line 700 bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Cathedral to The Hard Interchangebus 700
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
3. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to The Solentunknown
2h 9m

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Distance: 28.1 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Chichester, England and The Solent, England?

There is no direct connection from Chichester to The Solent. However, you can take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, then travel to The Solent. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to The Solent via The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, and Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal in around 2h 9m.

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