How to travel from Derby to Chichester, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Chichester

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Derby to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Chichester

Transport options from Derby to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£65($77)
hourly321km (200 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa5h 35m
£110($130)
5 times a week388km (241 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 55m
£235($280)
every 3 hours478km (297 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£52($62)
on demand299km (186 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