How to travel from Southwold to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Chichester is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southwold to Chichester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Chichester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 6h 30m. 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 £51 ($60).

The distance between Southwold and Chichester is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Southwold 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 Southwold to Chichester is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Chichester. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, London Liverpool Street and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Greater Anglia and Southern Service run train services between Southwold and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Southwold 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 Southwold to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich then London Liverpool Street and then to Chichester. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Southwold and Chichester. The distance is around 293km (182 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 Southwold to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Southwold to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Chichester

Transport options from Southwold to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
£95($110)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 30m
£30($35)
5 times a day362km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£51($60)
on demand293km (182 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