How to travel from Padstow to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Chichester is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Padstow 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 Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Train

Take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Fareham.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance353km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Chichester by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Padstow and Chichester is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Padstow and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Chichester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padstow and Chichester. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station, Westbury (Wilts) and Fareham. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Padstow and Chichester. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 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 Padstow and Chichester. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Chichester. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Padstow and Chichester. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Padstow to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Chichester

Transport options from Padstow to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
£160($190)
every 3 hours444km (276 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train4h 45m
£300($355)
every 3 hours1,279km (795 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train5h 40m
£350($415)
every 3 hours958km (595 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
£345($410)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
£95($110)
twice a week418km (260 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids6hrs
£95($110)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£62($73)
on demand353km (219 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