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Wish you could get to the theatre more sustainably? Travelling by train but finding the walk to CFT tricky? The ‘CFT Theatre Bus’ returns bigger and better for Festival 2025: helping to reduce transport challenges and enable more people to see a show in Chichester.
Brand new for 2025, we've programmed a regular free electric shuttle bus from Chichester Train Station to the Theatre every Saturday matinee, as well as community buses running from Pagham and Selsey for selected shows.
We’re delighted to be collaborating with brilliant local community transport organisations Community Transport Sussex, Pagham and District Residents Association and Selsey Venture Club on this access-centred and free initiative.
Tickets must be booked in advance. If you have any questions, call our friendly Box Office team on 01243 781312 or contact box.office@cft.org.uk.
This is such a great idea for matinees - it’s too far for me to walk these days!
Theatre Bus Passenger
CFT Theatre Bus Timetables
From Chichester Train Station to CFT
Timings
Pick up approx. 12.30pm, 1pm & 1.30pm from the Ticket Office side; return pick up from CFT approx. 5pm (or the end of the show)
- The Government Inspector | 3, 10, 17, 24 May
- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry | 10, 17, 24, 31 May & 7, 14 June
- Anna Karenina | 14 & 28 June
- Marie and Rosetta | 28 June & 5, 12, 19, 26 July
- Top Hat | 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August & 6 September
- Choir | 9, 16, 23, 30 August
- Hamlet | 13, 20, 27 September & 4 October
- Lord of the Flies | 27 September & 4, 11 October
- Safe Space | 25 October & 1, 8 November
You can now book a single (either way) or return ticket to make the journey even more convenient.
Pagham and District Residents Association to CFT
Timings
Door-to-door collection; PADRA will be in touch 24 hours before to confirm times.
The Government Inspector | 6 May at 2.30pm & 24 May at 7.30pm
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry | 3 June at 7.15pm
Anna Karenina | 14 June at 7.30pm
Marie and Rosetta | 8 July at 7.15pm
Top Hat | 26 July at 7.30pm, 5 August at 7.30pm, 2 September at 7.30pm & 6 September at 2.30pm
Choir | 9 August at 7.15pm
Hamlet | 27 September at 2.15pm
Lord of the Flies | 27 September at 7.30pm, 7 October at 2.30pm, 11 October at 7.30pm
Safe Space | 4 November at 2.15pm
Coming soon: Selsey Venture Club to CFT
We're working at confirming some dates. Come back soon for more info.
The Theatre Bus offers free transport from specific locations. Spaces must be pre-booked and are allocated on a first come first served basis when tickets are purchased from CFT’s Box Office by phone or in person. Discounts and concessions on theatre tickets are available on selected performances. All transport is accessible to wheelchair users. Community Buses from Pagham and Selsey available to association members who can be dropped at their home address. CFT is not responsible for any delays to buses, trains or transport networks.
