How to travel from Glasgow to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Chichester is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Glasgow 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.

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Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Chichester.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance728km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Chichester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Glasgow and Chichester is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Glasgow and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Chichester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Chichester. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Avanti West Coast and Southern Service run train services between Glasgow and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Glasgow and Chichester. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Guildford station and Midhurst Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Chichester. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Chichester. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 2h 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 Glasgow and Chichester. The distance is around 728km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

How do I get from Glasgow to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Chichester

Transport options from Glasgow to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train + 6 similar
2h 45m
£225($265)
hourly657km (408 miles)
Plane and Train2h 55m
£105($125)
hourly678km (421 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train3h 45m
£255($300)
hourly710km (441 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train3h 50m
£190($225)
hourly697km (433 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train3h 55m
£220($260)
hourly707km (440 miles)
Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane and train3h 25m
£235($280)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 30m
£125($150)
hourly706km (438 miles)
Train
6h 15m
£185($220)
hourly757km (470 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
£26($31)
once daily747km (464 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
£125($150)
on demand728km (452 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