How to travel from Fort William to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Chichester is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Fort William to Chichester by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £210($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance895km (556 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Chichester by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).

The distance between Fort William and Chichester is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (449 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Fort William and Chichester by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Chichester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Chichester. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, London Euston and Victoria station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Southern Service and LNER run train services between Fort William and Chichester. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort William and Chichester. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23, Guildford station and Midhurst Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Fort William and Chichester. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Chichester. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Fort William and Chichester. The distance is around 895km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Chichester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Chichester

Transport options from Fort William to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train + 5 similar
5h 25m
£240($285)
every 20 mins810km (503 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train5h 25m
£170($200)
5 times a day945km (587 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 30m
£130($155)
every 20 mins830km (516 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train6h 15m
£225($265)
5 times a day978km (608 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train6h 25m
£260($310)
every 20 mins863km (536 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train6h 30m
£195($235)
every 20 mins849km (528 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 10m
£210($250)
every 20 mins943km (586 miles)
Train via Edinburgh11h 20m
£125($145)
6 times a week1,000km (621 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
£49($58)
once daily911km (566 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
£155($185)
on demand895km (556 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