How to travel from Chichester to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Norwich is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chichester to Norwich by train, 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 Norwich (NWI).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £410($485)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Horsham then London Victoria and then to Norwich.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Norwich by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £410 ($485).

The distance between Chichester and Norwich is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Chichester and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Norwich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £410 ($485).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Norwich. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Southern Service, Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Chichester and Norwich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Chichester and Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Norwich. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Norwich (NWI). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Norwich is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Norwich. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Norwich. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

How do I get from Chichester to Norwich

Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Norwich

Transport options from Chichester to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 15m
£410($485)
hourly755km (469 miles)
Train to Woking, Fly4h 10m
£340($405)
hourly726km (451 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, Fly4h 15m
£400($470)
every 30 mins716km (445 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£79($95)
hourly302km (188 miles)
Train via London Waterloo4h 15m
£90($105)
hourly311km (193 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£54($64)
on demand312km (194 miles)

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Airports near Norwich

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

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Norwich
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Norwich
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Norwich