Goodwood Festival of Speed held in the grounds of the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex: Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July 2026

Since 1993, when it was founded by the then Lord March, for 4 days every summer the idyllic grounds of the Goodwood Estate transform into the UK’s most exhilarating festival. Join world-renowned racers, and iconic road and racing machines, at the most unmissable event in the motorsport and automotive calendar.

Experience the iconic hillclimb, and lots more exhilarating motorsport action at the ultimate garden party. The worlds of Formula 1, endurance racing, WRC, MotoGP and many other disciplines come together like nowhere else. Iconic machines from across the motor racing spectrum fill the paddocks, launch themselves up the hillclimb, blast round the Forest Rally Stage and tackle the Off-Road Arena. Prepare for a timetable packed with unique motorsport celebrations and gear up for non-stop action.

Festival of Speed is also the place where you can explore hands-on exhibits, food and drink, and so much more.

The exciting action takes place throughout the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event, and the 4-day attendance at the Festival this year is expected to be 200,000. With such big numbers heading to the event, why not consider getting there by train this year.

You can use the train to travel to and from the event

Goodwood House and the beautiful surrounding parkland which hosts the event is situated near Chichester in West Sussex.

To travel to and from the event by train simply book your ticket on one of the regular train services to Chichester station, with direct trains available from nearby major cities including Brighton and Portsmouth. If you’re travelling from London, the journey time to Chichester by direct train is approximately 1 hr 30 mins.

Once you arrive at Chichester station, simply hop on the shuttle bus service running regularly between the station and the event gate. It’s the best way to skip the traffic and catch a ride straight to the event. You will need to purchase a separate ticket on the day as you get on the shuttle bus, as it is not included with either your train ticket or event ticket.

The shuttle bus service will run between the event and Chichester station between 07:00 and 20:00.

Sit back, relax and enjoy! Travelling by train is one of the easiest ways to get to Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Which railway station should I travel to?

You should go to Chichester station.

You can use the National Rail journey planner to plan your travel between your local station and Chichester.

Please be aware that the bus transfers between Chichester station and the Goodwood grounds only run between 07:00 and 20:00, so please plan your journey accordingly.

What tickets do I need to buy?

You’ll need to buy train tickets to make your train journey to and from Chichester railway station.

A ticket for the shuttle bus between Chichester station and the venue will need to be purchased.

Goodwood Festival of Speed is a ticketed event, so you’ll need an event ticket to get in. Please be aware that those tickets are limited in number and may sell out, so advance booking is recommended.

Can I get an Advance train ticket to travel to Chichester?

You can make your journey easier by buying your train tickets in advance.

Although combined train and shuttle bus tickets aren’t available for travel to this event, a full range of train tickets to and from Chichester station, including Advance tickets when available, can be purchased before your journey. Check out our Advance tickets page for more information on the savings that can be made for your trip.

Can I use my Railcard to buy train tickets?

Yes. You can use your Railcard(external link, opens in a new tab) on train tickets, including Advance tickets, for even more savings on your journey to and from Chichester station. A Railcard saves up to 1/3 on rail fares across Britain and is just £35 for 1 year. Once you purchase your Railcard, you can download your card straight to your phone – it couldn’t be easier. With average annual savings of up to £172 it pays for itself in no time. Find the best Railcard for you at railcard.co.uk.

Unfortunately you can’t use your Railcard to obtain a discount on the shuttle bus to and from the Goodwood grounds.

Where can I find out more about this event, including accessibility?

Lots more information about the Goodwood Festival of Speed event can be found on the official Goodwood website.

To ensure all their guests are able to enjoy the Goodwood Festival of Speed experience, they have produced an Accessibility Guide for the event.