How to travel from Bradford to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Bradford and Chichester is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bradford to Chichester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChichesterBradford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £245($285)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chichester.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Bradford to Chichester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($285).

The distance between Bradford and Chichester is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Bradford and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bradford to Chichester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £245 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Chichester. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, London Kings Cross and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

LNER and Southern Service run train services between Bradford and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Bradford and Chichester. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and PORTSMOUTH The Hard. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Chichester. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Chichester. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Bradford and Chichester. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).

How do I get from Bradford to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Chichester

Transport options from Bradford to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
£245($285)
hourly420km (261 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
£195($235)
hourly958km (595 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane4h 35m
£215($255)
twice a week710km (441 miles)
Train to Manchester Victoria, plane4h 35m
£265($315)
hourly470km (292 miles)
Train
4h 15m
£59($70)
hourly429km (266 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
£22($26)
every 4 hours484km (301 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£72($85)
on demand416km (258 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bradford and Chichester

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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