How to travel from Chichester to St Andrews, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and St Andrews is around 250km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chichester to St Andrews by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out St AndrewsChichester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
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Drive

Drive to St Andrews.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance250km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and St Andrews

There are several options for getting from Chichester to St Andrews by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

The distance between Chichester and St Andrews is around 250km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (389 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Chichester and St Andrews by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to St Andrews is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and St Andrews, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chichester and St Andrews. We recommend that you drive to St Andrews. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chichester and St Andrews. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to St Andrews. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portsmouth The Hard Interchange, Birmingham Brunel Street, Allison St and St Andrew's Stadium. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Chichester and St Andrews. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 45m 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 St Andrews. 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 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to St Andrews is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from St Andrews. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 St Andrews. The distance is around 250km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to St Andrews is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £26 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and St Andrews

Transport options from Chichester to St Andrews
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 25m
£270($320)
hourly487km (302 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
£26($31)
every 20 mins304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£44($52)
on demand250km (156 miles)

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Airports near St Andrews

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

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from St Andrews
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from St Andrews
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from St Andrews