How to travel from Saint Albans to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Chichester is around 134km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Chichester by train 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 East Croydon and then to Chichester.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance134km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Chichester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).

The distance between Saint Albans and Chichester is around 134km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Saint Albans and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Chichester is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Chichester. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in East Croydon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Thameslink and Southern Service run train services between Saint Albans and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Saint Albans and Chichester. We recommend that you drive to Chichester. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to East Croydon and then to Chichester. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Saint Albans and Chichester. The distance is around 134km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £35 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Chichester

Transport options from Saint Albans to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£35($42)
hourly148km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£24($28)
on demand134km (83 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