How to travel from Chichester to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Glasgow is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Chichester to Glasgow by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Horsham then London Victoria and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance725km (450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Glasgow by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Chichester and Glasgow is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Chichester and Glasgow by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Glasgow. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Southern Service, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Chichester and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Chichester and Glasgow. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Midhurst Bus Station, Friary Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Chichester and Glasgow. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Chichester and Glasgow. The distance is around 725km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Glasgow

Transport options from Chichester to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2h 35m
£225($265)
hourly657km (408 miles)
Train to Horsham, Fly2h 50m
£110($130)
hourly677km (421 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, Fly3h 35m
£230($275)
every 30 mins715km (445 miles)
Train to Woking, Fly3h 40m
£235($275)
hourly678km (421 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 20m
£235($280)
hourly696km (432 miles)
Train to Horsham, plane and bus3h 25m
£130($155)
hourly706km (439 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 5m
£185($220)
hourly757km (470 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa10h 55m
£245($290)
6 times a week951km (591 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
£27($32)
once daily749km (465 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
£125($150)
on demand725km (450 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow