The distance between Colchester and Chichester is around 200km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Colchester to Chichester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chichester.
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There are several options for getting from Colchester to Chichester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).
The distance between Colchester and Chichester is around 200km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Colchester and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Chichester is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Chichester. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Greater Anglia and Southern Service run train services between Colchester and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Chichester. We recommend that you drive to Chichester. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chichester. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Chichester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Chichester. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Colchester and Chichester. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £49 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | £49($58) | hourly | 200km (125 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £36($43) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
Greater Anglia
Southern Service
The following major airports near Chichester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.