How to travel from Nottingham to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Chichester is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nottingham 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.

👋 Also check out ChichesterNottingham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Chichester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Nottingham and Chichester is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Nottingham and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Chichester is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Chichester. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International and East Croydon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

East Midlands Railways and Southern Service run train services between Nottingham and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Nottingham and Chichester. We recommend that you drive to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 4h 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 Nottingham and Chichester. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).

How do I get from Nottingham to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Chichester

Transport options from Nottingham to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£65($77)
hourly318km (198 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 20m
£235($280)
hourly484km (301 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 5m
£39($46)
4 times a day324km (202 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£52($61)
on demand298km (185 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