Introduction
Welcome to Wittering Place’s travel plan site! This page is designed to give you the best, easiest and most up-to-date information about travel in your area. Hopefully this will help you to make the most of what this area has to offer!
On this page you will find information relating to:
- Local surroundings (including map)
- Travel vouchers information (and link to the T&Cs)
- Local pedestrian network
- Local cycle network
- Travel by bus (including route maps)
- Travel by train (including station facilities, ticket and detailed service information)
- Car Travel Options
In each section we have also provided useful links to webpages that will provide further information which you may view and read whenever you like!
This information is correct as of June 2025.
Your local area
Most facilities in your area are located in the centre of East Wittering village, Cakeham Road. This includes a convenience store, a pharmacy, a medical centre, a post office as well as a range of pubs, cafés and restaurants.
See below for a brief summary of walking and cycling times to your key local amenities.
| Amenity/Facility | Distance | Walking time (80m per minute) | Cycle time (250m per minute) |
| Catholic Church | 280m | 4 minutes | 1 minute |
| Wittering Fitness | 450m | 4 minutes | 2 minutes |
| East Wittering Village Hall | 500m | 6 minutes | 2 minutes |
| East Witterings Community Primary Sch. | 500m | 6 minutes | 2 minutes |
| St Annes Court Bus Stops | 650m | 8 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Rosario’s (restaurant) | 700m | 9 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Northern Crescent car park (and EV charger) | 700m | 9 minutes | 3 minutes |
| East Witterings Post Office | 750m | 9 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Tesco Express and ATM | 800m | 10 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Boots Pharmacy | 800m | 10 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Witterings Library | 800m | 10 minutes | 3 minutes |
| The Witterings Medical Centre | 900m | 11 minutes | 4 minutes |
| Chichester Rail Station | 10.5km | n/a | 42 minutes |
The Witterings are also known for their beaches, which are beautiful at all times of year. East Wittering beach is the closest from your house, being around a 15-20 minute walk. Other beaches include Bracklesham Bay (20-25 minute walk) and West Wittering beach (45-50 minute walk or an 11 minute cycle). Most beaches in this area are sandy at low tide. For tide times see www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast-and-sea/tide-tables.
Sustainable Travel Voucher
To help you travel sustainably, Dandara have contributed towards a £150 voucher.
- The voucher can be used for £150 worth of bus tickets, up to £150 reimbursement on your rail season tickets, up to £150 cycle related purchases from Halfords or to pay for West Sussex bike training sessions.
- One voucher is available to claim per residence, and this offer is open to first occupiers only.
- To claim your voucher contact us at travelplan@paulbashammassociates.com
- Click the link for full terms and conditions: https://tpc-paulbashamassociates.com/terms-and-conditions
Pedestrian routes
With plenty of local things to see and do, Wittering Place is great for pedestrians. There are many local public rights of way (PRoW) including footpaths and bridleways.
West Sussex County Council has an online interactive map that you can use. This shows you the variety of routes available. Here is an extract of the map, but you can view and navigate the full thing at: www.westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and-housing/public-paths-and-the-countryside/public-rights-of-way/public-rights-of-way-imap/imap/
If you enjoy walking or would like to walk more often, why not join one of your local walking groups. This is a great way to find out about your local area and meet new people!
- Chichester Heart Smart Walks: There are two to three walks a week, led by volunteers and designed to cater for all! Meet new people in a friendly and safe environment. For more information visit: https://chichester.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/being-active/healthy-walks
- Ramblers Association: Britain’s biggest walking charity. Become a member of Ramblers association and join the South West Sussex group. For more information visit: www.ramblers.org.uk/
West Sussex County Council provides some easy walking trails. There are 14 easy countryside trails, summarised within a booklet which can be printed for particular routes of interest. More information can be found at: www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure-recreation-and-community/walking-horse-riding-and-cycling/easy-walking-trails/
- Benefits of walking
- It’s free!
- Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
- Lowering anxiety and stress
- Boosting your energy and improving your mood
- Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power.
Local cycle network
The immediate area around the Witterings and into Chichester is fairly flat, making it attractive for everyone to get out and about on their bikes, no matter your age or ability.
Your home is only around 40-45 minutes cycle to Chichester, and so why not cycle into the city? Park your bike up at Chichester station and get the train onwards? Or just have an explore of the different cycle routes nearby, whether that is the National Cycle Network (NCN) routes 2 or 288, or exploring the Saltern way, which is a leisure cycle and pedestrian route from West Wittering into Chichester alongside the very picturesque Chichester Harbour.
More information on the Salterns Way including places to see, places to stop off at and the route in more detail can be found via: http://www.conservancy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Salterns_Way.pdf
If you are new to cycling and want to join like-minded people, why not join a cycling group? CTC Bognor and Chichester Group is part of Cycling UK. Run by an experienced cyclist, taking relatively traffic free routes, with varied routes depending on your experience. To become a member or for more information visit: http://www.bognorchichesterctc.org.uk/
You can also undertake bike training offered by WSCC: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/road-safety/one-to-one-cycle-training/. You may redeem this using your voucher (T & Cs apply).
Why cycle?
- It saves you money
- It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine
- It’s good for your mental health
- Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution
- Fresh air, freedom and fun
Travel by bus
The nearest bus stops from your house are roughly a 7 minute walk away. The bus stops are called St Annes Court and are found on Stocks Lane. Here you can get the 52 or 53 into Chichester City centre. Cross the road (head to the westbound side) for service 52. Stay on the left-hand side (eastbound) of the road for service 53. These bus stops are marked on your local area map.
There are good bus links from Wittering Place to Chichester on routes 52 and 53. These services are operated by Stagecoach, providing a frequent link from your home into Chichester City Centre.
The Department for Transport’s £3 bus fare scheme runs until the end of 2025. There are also season tickets available which can help make things even more affordable. So why not take the bus for a cheap, sustainable and relaxing way to get around?
There is also a schooldays only bus (No. 614). This links your home with Selsey Academy, your nearest secondary school. You can catch this bus from Furzefield Bus Stop (north of your home on Piggery Hall Lane) at 07:38, which is around a 5 minute walk from your house. It also serves St Annes Court at 07:49. The return journey departs Selsey Academy at 15:10.
Why take the bus?
- The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine
- Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination
- Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car
For more information about buses in your area visit www.stagecoachbus.com
| Service | Route | Frequency | ||
| Monday-Friday | Saturday | Sunday and Bank Hols | ||
| 52 | Chichester – Birdham – West Wittering – East Wittering – Bracklesham – Birdham – Chichester | Every 30 minutes | Every 30 minutes | Hourly |
| 53 | Chichester – Birdham – East Wittering – West Wittering – Bracklesham – Birdham – Chichester | Every 30 minutes | Every 30 minutes | Hourly |
| 614 | East Wittering – Selsey Academy (schooldays) | 07:49 and 15:10 | – | – |
Travel by train
Chichester Railway Station (CCH) is located 10.2km away and is easily accessible via the 52/53 bus (27 minutes) or a 42 minute cycle.
There are a range of facilities at the station including a ticket office, step free access, toilets, refreshments, waiting room, car parking and spaces for 180 bicycles.
From Chichester Station you can reach a range of destinations:
| Destination | Approximate Journey Time | Frequency | |
| Monday-Saturday | Sundays | ||
| Portsmouth & Southsea | 29 minutes | Every 15-30 minutes | Every 30 minutes |
| Crawley | 49 minutes | Every 30 minutes | Hourly |
| Brighton | 52 minutes | Every 10-30 minutes | Every 30 minutes |
| Southampton Central | 58 minutes | Every 30 minutes | Hourly |
| Gatwick Airport | 1 hour 10 minutes | Every 30 minutes | Hourly |
| London Victoria | 1 hour 37 minutes | Every 30 minutes | Hourly |
All services from Chichester are operated by Southern. For timetables, tickets, service information and any details of disruption, visit www.southernrailway.com.
Why take the train?
- Taking the train means you can work on the go or relax, without the stress of driving and parking.
- It’s good for the planet; trainline will show you how much CO2 you saved based on your journeys!
- It can be faster than travelling by road.
There are a range of railcards you can purchase by visiting www.railcard.co.uk/. The Network Railcard could give you up to 1/3 off rail fares across the South East (including London). There are also other Railcards available for young people, pensioners, veterans and families.
Cycle to the station!
Southern allows bicycles on trains throughout the day with the following exceptions:
- On trains due to arrive in London, Brighton or Kensington Olympia between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.
- On trains departing London, Brighton or Kensington Olympia between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.
So, for many journeys, feel free to cycle to the station and put your bike on the train! If not, leave your bike at Chichester Station using one of the 180 cycle spaces. For more information about cycling and trains visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/on-the-train/train-travel-with-bicycles/.
Car travel options
Car Sharing
Save money by sharing costs with other people – a commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by car-sharing. Reduce stress and cut your carbon footprint at the same time.
Liftshare is a free car share scheme with a database of over 700,000 people to share a car with. You can find both passengers and drivers to share with, or advertise a journey you are making. There is an app but also a website: http://www.liftshare.com/uk
Car club
Chichester has a car club called Co-Wheels. A a pay as you go car hire scheme, Co-Wheels is a great way to get around your local area for day trips or work events at a fraction of the price of owning your own vehicle. There are a range of memberships. Visit www.co-wheels.org.uk to see more information and to hire a car. You can also refer a friend and get £20!
If you are elsewhere, www.como.org.uk/shared-cars/existing-schemes-and-operators has useful information about general car-club locations.
Efficient Driving Tips
Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill. Why not try some of the following techniques:
- Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
- Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
- Limit the use of your air conditioning
- Check your tyres are fully inflated
- Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption
Home delivery
Rather than getting Amazon parcels delivered to your house, you could pick them up from a locker or counter nearby! Your nearest counter is at Co Op food Bracklesham, which is approximately a 24 minute walk or a 6 minute cycle from your home.
lockermap.com/map shows the locations of nearby Amazon Lockers and counters around the country.
And why not talk to your neighbours and coordinate any food deliveries you may be getting?
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