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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 for Festival 2026: helping to reduce transport challenges and enable more people to see a show in Chichester.
We’re delighted to continue our theatre travel programme in partnership with two fantastic local community transport organisations — Community Transport Sussex and the Pagham and District Residents Association. Enjoy a free electric shuttle bus from Chichester Train Station straight to the theatre’s front door, along with community buses running from Pagham.
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.
See all bus dates below
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
Pagham and District Residents' Association Bus
Timings
Door-to-door collection; PADRA will be in touch 24 hours before to confirm times.
- Magic| 30 April 7.30pm & 9 May 2.30pm
- Eclipse | 19 May 7.15pm
- Atonement | 4 & 19 June 7.30pm
- 45 Years | 30 June 7.15pm
- My Fair Lady | 10, 21, 31 July 7.30 & 8, 22 August 2.30pm & 1 September 7.30pm
- Atlantis | 4 August 7.15pm
- a small and quiet light | 10 September 7.15pm
- A Midsummer Nights Dream| 26 September 7.30pm & 10 October 2.30pm
- Antigone Exits | 3 October 2.30pm
You can now book a single (either way) or return ticket to make the journey even more convenient.
From Chichester Train Station to CFT
Timings
For Matinee performances pick up is approx. 12.30pm, 1pm & 1.30pm from the Ticket Office side; return pick up from CFT approx. 5pm (or the end of the show). Please book onto the bus to secure your space.
The shuttle bus is running for all weekend matinee performances throughout Festival 2026, see the full line up of shows on our what's on page. As stated above, bus tickets must be booked in advance through our box office on 012437 81312 or email box.office@cft.org.uk to book your bus tickets.
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 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.
