How to travel from Durham to Chichester, United Kingdom
The distance between Durham and Chichester is around 509km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Durham to Chichester by train, bus, 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 → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chichester.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£64($76)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chichester.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£35($41)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Chichester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Durham to Chichester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).
The distance between Durham and Chichester is around 509km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Durham and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Chichester is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Chichester. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Darlington, London Kings Cross and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
LNER and Southern Service run train services between Durham and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Durham and Chichester. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Chichester. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Durham and Chichester. The distance is around 509km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Chichester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane + 6 similar | 5h 10m | £245($290) | 5 times a week | 558km (346 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | £145($170) | 5 times a week | 898km (558 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 6h 10m | £270($320) | 5 times a week | 608km (378 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 6h 35m | £170($200) | 5 times a week | 915km (569 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £205($245) | twice a week | 574km (357 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 50m | £305($360) | twice a week | 606km (376 miles) |
| Bus to Durham, Crossgate Peth - Bottom, plane and train | 5h 25m | £145($170) | twice a week | 660km (410 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £64($76) | 5 times a week | 516km (321 miles) |
| Train via London Kings Cross | 5h 30m | £64($76) | 5 times a week | 549km (341 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 55m | £35($41) | 5 times a week | 573km (356 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £89($105) | on demand | 509km (317 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Durham and Chichester
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
LNER
Southern Service
Thameslink
Bus companies
Airports near Chichester
The following major airports near Chichester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Chichester
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Chichester
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Chichester