How to travel from Inverness to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Chichester is around 839km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Inverness to Chichester by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chichester.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance966km (600 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Chichester by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).

The distance between Inverness and Chichester is around 839km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 771km (479 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Inverness and Chichester by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Chichester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Chichester. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Victoria station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

LNER, Southern Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Chichester. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Inverness and Chichester. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23, Guildford station and Midhurst Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Chichester. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Chichester. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Inverness and Chichester. The distance is around 966km (600 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Chichester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Chichester

Transport options from Inverness to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 20m
£140($165)
hourly839km (521 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train4h 10m
£220($260)
hourly872km (542 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train4h 20m
£205($240)
hourly855km (531 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
£185($215)
every 3 hours917km (570 miles)
Train to Dyce, plane6h 5m
£300($355)
every 3 hours952km (591 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 30m
£110($130)
once daily1,043km (648 miles)
Train via London Euston12h 40m
£72($85)
once daily1,055km (655 miles)
Bus
14hrs
£45($53)
once daily1,020km (634 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
£165($200)
on demand966km (600 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