How to travel from Leeds to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Chichester is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Leeds 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Chichester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).

The distance between Leeds and Chichester is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 332km (207 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Leeds and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leeds to Chichester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Chichester. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

LNER and Southern Service run train services between Leeds and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Leeds and Chichester. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leeds to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portsmouth The Hard Interchange. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Leeds and Chichester. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Leeds and Chichester. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Chichester

Transport options from Leeds to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
£230($270)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Plane and Train3h 60m
£195($235)
hourly954km (593 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane4h 15m
£210($250)
twice a week696km (432 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 35m
£250($300)
hourly473km (294 miles)
Train
3h 55m
£54($64)
hourly414km (257 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
£30($35)
3 times a week484km (301 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£70($83)
on demand405km (252 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