How to travel from Barnstaple to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Chichester is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Chichester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Exeter St Davids

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Westbury (Wilts) and then to Fareham.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Bath City Centre Bus Station then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Chichester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Barnstaple and Chichester is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Barnstaple and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Chichester is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Chichester. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, Salisbury and Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Barnstaple and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barnstaple and Chichester. We recommend that you drive to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Salisbury and then to Chichester. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Chichester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Chichester. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Chichester. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

How do I get from Barnstaple to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Chichester

Transport options from Barnstaple to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Exeter St Davids + 1 similar
4hrs
£80($95)
every 3 hours319km (198 miles)
Train4h 25m
£83($100)
hourly297km (185 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 20m
£46($55)
once daily379km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£52($61)
on demand295km (183 miles)

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Airports near Chichester

The following major airports near Chichester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Chichester
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Chichester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Chichester