How to travel from Norwich to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Chichester is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Norwich to Chichester by train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £405($480)
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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance311km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Chichester by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 3h 45m. 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 £405 ($480).

The distance between Norwich and Chichester is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Norwich and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Chichester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £405 ($480).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Chichester. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Greater Anglia and Southern Service run train services between Norwich and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Norwich and Chichester. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Chichester. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Southampton (SOU) 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 Norwich and Chichester. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

How do I get from Norwich to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Chichester

Transport options from Norwich to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
£405($480)
hourly754km (468 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY), Train4h 15m
£385($455)
hourly706km (439 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train4h 30m
£355($420)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Train
3h 45m
£79($95)
hourly302km (188 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£54($64)
on demand311km (193 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