How to travel from Chichester to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Oxford is around 144km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chichester to Oxford by train, 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

Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange and then to Gloucester Green Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance144km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Chichester and Oxford is around 144km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Chichester and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Oxford is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Oxford. 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 2h 15m.

Southern Service, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Chichester and Oxford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Oxford. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Oxford. 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 4h 10m.

Stagecoach South and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Chichester and Oxford. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 10m 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 Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Oxford. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Oxford. The distance is around 144km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).

How do I get from Chichester to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Oxford

Transport options from Chichester to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£58($69)
every 3 hours172km (107 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
£19($23)
every 20 mins171km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£25($30)
on demand144km (89 miles)

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Airports near Oxford

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford