How to travel from Holyhead to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Chichester is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Holyhead to Chichester by train, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £285($335)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance507km (315 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Chichester by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £145 ($175) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($335).

The distance between Holyhead and Chichester is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Chichester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £285 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £145 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Southern Service, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Holyhead and Chichester. The distance is around 507km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Chichester

Transport options from Holyhead to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 25m
£285($335)
hourly551km (343 miles)
Train to Chester, plane6h 25m
£325($385)
hourly601km (374 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train6hrs
£190($225)
4 times a day680km (422 miles)
Ferry to Dublin, plane and train6h 20m
£330($390)
4 times a day618km (384 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
£145($175)
hourly537km (334 miles)
Train via Wolverhampton7h 35m
£170($205)
5 times a day557km (346 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)8hrs
£165($195)
every 4 hours583km (362 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
£88($105)
on demand507km (315 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