How to travel from Cotswolds to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Chichester is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Reading then Guildford and then to Havant.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance175km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Chichester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Cotswolds and Chichester is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Cotswolds and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Chichester is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Chichester. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kemble, Reading, Guildford and Havant. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Cotswolds and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Cotswolds and Chichester. We recommend that you drive to Chichester. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Reading then Guildford and then to Havant. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cotswolds and Chichester. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

How do I get from Cotswolds to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Chichester

Transport options from Cotswolds to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£90($105)
hourly224km (139 miles)
Train to Chichester4h 40m
£58($69)
5 times a week261km (162 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£30($36)
on demand175km (109 miles)

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Airports near Chichester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Chichester
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Chichester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Chichester