The distance between Penzance and Chichester is around 405km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Penzance to Chichester by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.
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Take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Fareham.
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There are several options for getting from Penzance to Chichester by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).
The distance between Penzance and Chichester is around 405km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (215 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Penzance and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Chichester is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Chichester. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Westbury (Wilts) and Fareham. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Penzance and Chichester. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Redruth then take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and Chichester. The distance is around 405km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5h 15m | £315($370) | twice daily | 1,317km (818 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 50m | £370($435) | hourly | 674km (419 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | £170($200) | twice daily | 482km (299 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | £110($130) | twice a week | 466km (290 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 6h 10m | £115($135) | hourly | 444km (276 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £70($83) | on demand | 405km (251 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chichester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.