How to travel from Chelmsford to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Chichester is around 165km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Chichester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chichester.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance167km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Chichester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Chelmsford and Chichester is around 165km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Chelmsford and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Chichester is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Chichester. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Greater Anglia and Southern Service run train services between Chelmsford and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Chelmsford and Chichester. We recommend that you drive to Chichester. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chichester. instead which will take 2h 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 Chelmsford and Chichester. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Chichester

Transport options from Chelmsford to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£39($46)
hourly165km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£30($35)
on demand167km (104 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