How to travel from Skegness to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Chichester is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Skegness 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.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £480($570)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Chichester by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($68).

The distance between Skegness and Chichester is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Skegness and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Chichester is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £57 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Chichester. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, Southern Service and Thameslink run train services between Skegness and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Skegness and Chichester. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and Portsmouth The Hard Interchange. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Skegness and Chichester. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness 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 35m.

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 Skegness and Chichester. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Chichester

Transport options from Skegness to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£64($76)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Train via Sleaford4h 60m
£105($120)
every 2 hours360km (224 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train
4h 35m
£480($570)
hourly968km (601 miles)
Bus
9h 5m
£30($36)
3 times a week456km (284 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£57($68)
on demand330km (205 miles)

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Airlines

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