How to travel from St Andrews to Chichester, United Kingdom
The distance between St Andrews and Chichester is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from St Andrews to Chichester by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chichester → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane
Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£37($44)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chichester.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Chichester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Chichester by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between St Andrews and Chichester is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (389 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from St Andrews and Chichester by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Chichester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Chichester. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Edinburgh Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23, Guildford station and Midhurst Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Chichester. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 St Andrews and Chichester. The distance is around 805km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Chichester is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Chichester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane + 6 similar | 4h 35m | £250($295) | hourly | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £140($165) | hourly | 749km (466 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 5h 10m | £250($295) | hourly | 811km (504 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 45m | £230($275) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 45m | £165($195) | hourly | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 45m | £220($260) | hourly | 776km (482 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 6h 10m | £160($185) | hourly | 806km (501 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | £37($44) | once daily | 801km (498 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8h 20m | £95($115) | hourly | 832km (517 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh, Bus Station, train | 10hrs | £205($245) | every 3 hours | 856km (532 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | £140($165) | on demand | 805km (500 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and Chichester
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
LNER
Southern Service
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
Bus companies
Stagecoach East Scotland
Airports near Chichester
The following major airports near Chichester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Chichester
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Chichester
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Chichester