How to travel from Lincoln to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Chichester is around 329km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lincoln to Chichester by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Chichester by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).

The distance between Lincoln and Chichester is around 329km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lincoln and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Chichester is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Chichester. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

LNER, Southern Service, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink run train services between Lincoln and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Lincoln and Chichester. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and PORTSMOUTH The Hard. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Lincoln and Chichester. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Chichester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Lincoln and Chichester. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Chichester

Transport options from Lincoln to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£57($67)
every 4 hours335km (208 miles)
Train via Peterborough4h 30m
£89($105)
every 2 hours329km (205 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 45m
£235($280)
every 3 hours497km (309 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane5h 45m
£275($330)
every 3 hours547km (340 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 15m
£440($525)
hourly942km (586 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£20($24)
once daily418km (260 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£57($68)
on demand332km (206 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