How to travel from Dumfries to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Chichester is around 627km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dumfries 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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Train to Glasgow Central, plane

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then London Euston and then to Chichester.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance627km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Chichester by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Dumfries and Chichester is around 627km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 506km (315 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Dumfries and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Chichester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Chichester. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, Southern Service, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Dumfries and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Dumfries and Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Dumfries and Chichester. The distance is around 627km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).

How do I get from Dumfries to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Chichester

Transport options from Dumfries to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Glasgow Central, plane + 5 similar
4h 30m
£245($290)
every 4 hours788km (490 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
£135($160)
every 4 hours809km (503 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane4h 40m
£275($325)
every 3 hours854km (531 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane4h 45m
£190($225)
every 3 hours865km (537 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane4h 45m
£230($270)
twice a week678km (421 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane5h 30m
£270($315)
every 4 hours841km (523 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
£150($180)
hourly647km (402 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly7h 60m
£145($175)
every 3 hours673km (418 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
£110($130)
on demand627km (390 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