How to travel from Chichester to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and York is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chichester to York 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

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Train to Southampton Central, plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance428km (266 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and York

There are several options for getting from Chichester to York by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 3h 30m.

The distance between Chichester and York is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Chichester and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to York is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and York. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Southern Service, LNER, Grand Central, Thameslink, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Chichester and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 York. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then London Victoria and then to York. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to York. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 428km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and York

Transport options from Chichester to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
£54($64)
hourly418km (260 miles)
Train via Horsham4h 45m
£84($100)
hourly418km (260 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa7h 15m
£145($170)
6 times a week547km (340 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
£205($245)
once daily655km (407 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£215($255)
hourly464km (288 miles)
Train to Woking, plane4h 50m
£235($275)
hourly482km (300 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane5h 30m
£255($300)
hourly970km (602 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£74($88)
on demand428km (266 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York