The distance between Derby and Chichester is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby to Chichester by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chichester → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Chichester.
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Take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.
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There are several options for getting from Derby to Chichester by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Derby and Chichester is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Derby and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Chichester is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Chichester. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International and East Croydon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
East Midlands Railways, Southern Service, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Derby and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Derby and Chichester. We recommend that you drive to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Derby and Chichester. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £65($77) | hourly | 321km (200 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 5h 35m | £110($130) | 5 times a week | 388km (241 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £235($280) | every 3 hours | 478km (297 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £52($62) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chichester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.