How to travel from Chichester to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Manchester is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chichester to Manchester 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Horsham then London Victoria and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Chichester and Manchester is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Chichester and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Manchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Manchester. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Manchester. 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 3h 50m.

Southern Service, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Chichester and Manchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Manchester. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portsmouth The Hard Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Chichester and Manchester. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 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 Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Manchester

Transport options from Chichester to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 30m
£205($245)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train to Havant, plane3h 20m
£225($265)
hourly370km (230 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£100($120)
hourly410km (254 miles)
Train via Southampton Central5h 5m
£115($135)
every 3 hours417km (259 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
£28($33)
twice daily442km (275 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£69($82)
on demand399km (248 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester