How to travel from Torquay to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Chichester is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Torquay 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 Westbury (Wilts) and then to Fareham.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Chichester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Torquay and Chichester is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Torquay and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Chichester is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Chichester. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Westbury (Wilts) and Fareham. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Torquay and Chichester. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Torquay and Chichester. We recommend that you drive to Chichester. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Fareham. instead which will take 3h 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 Torquay and Chichester. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Chichester

Transport options from Torquay to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£72($85)
every 20 mins298km (185 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids4h 5m
£77($90)
hourly276km (172 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£45($53)
on demand258km (160 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