How to travel from Birmingham to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Chichester is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Birmingham 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

Take the train to London Euston and then to Chichester.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange and then to Chichester Cathedral.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Chichester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Birmingham and Chichester is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Birmingham and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Chichester is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Chichester. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Birmingham to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Southern Service, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Birmingham and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Chichester. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birmingham to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portsmouth The Hard Interchange. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Megabus UK and Stagecoach South run regular bus services between Birmingham and Chichester. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Chichester. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Birmingham and Chichester. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).

How do I get from Birmingham to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Chichester

Transport options from Birmingham to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 55m
£71($84)
hourly296km (184 miles)
Train via Southampton Central3h 35m
£84($100)
every 3 hours286km (178 miles)
Train via Worcester Foregate Street5h 30m
£73($86)
5 times a week340km (212 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
£23($27)
4 times a week270km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£45($53)
on demand256km (159 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