How to travel from Sunderland to Chichester, United Kingdom
The distance between Sunderland and Chichester is around 535km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sunderland to Chichester by train, bus, 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 → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via London Kings Cross
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chichester.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chichester.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£47($56)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Chichester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Chichester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Sunderland and Chichester is around 535km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (282 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Sunderland and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Chichester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Chichester. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Victoria station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Grand Central, LNER and Southern Service run train services between Sunderland and Chichester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Sunderland and Chichester. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Chichester. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Sunderland and Chichester. The distance is around 535km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Chichester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 15m | £195($230) | twice a week | 547km (340 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 15m | £295($350) | twice a week | 579km (360 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 4h 40m | £250($295) | hourly | 859km (534 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | £165($195) | hourly | 870km (541 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 50m | £135($160) | twice a week | 633km (393 miles) |
Train via London Kings Cross + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £74($87) | hourly | 565km (351 miles) |
| Train | 5h 15m | £72($85) | every 4 hours | 541km (336 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 25m | £47($56) | 6 times a week | 590km (366 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | £95($110) | on demand | 535km (333 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sunderland and Chichester
Train operators
Grand Central
LNER
Southern Service
Greater Anglia
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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