The distance between Chichester and Birmingham is around 255km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chichester to Birmingham by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street.
There are several options for getting from Chichester to Birmingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 6h 20m. 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 Chichester and Birmingham is around 255km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Chichester and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chichester to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Birmingham. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Southern Service, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Chichester and Birmingham. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chichester and Birmingham. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portsmouth The Hard Interchange. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Chichester and Birmingham. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chichester and Birmingham. The distance is around 255km (158 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 Chichester to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £84($100) | every 3 hours | 286km (178 miles) |
Train via Worcester Foregate Street | 5h 25m | £73($86) | 6 times a week | 340km (212 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | £270($320) | hourly | 483km (300 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | £24($28) | every 20 mins | 300km (186 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £45($53) | on demand | 255km (158 miles) |
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