How to travel from Aberdeen to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Lichfield is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Lichfield by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Lichfield City.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance645km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Lichfield by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).

The distance between Aberdeen and Lichfield is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Aberdeen and Lichfield by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Lichfield is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Lichfield. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Crewe and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Lichfield. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Aberdeen and Lichfield. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Lichfield City. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Lichfield. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Lichfield City. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Lichfield is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Aberdeen and Lichfield. The distance is around 645km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Lichfield is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £205 ($240).

How do I get from Aberdeen to Lichfield

Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Lichfield

Transport options from Aberdeen to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 35m
£205($240)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train3hrs
£95($110)
every 4 hours542km (337 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
£105($125)
every 3 hours656km (408 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 55m
£135($155)
every 3 hours658km (409 miles)
Train to Burton-on-Trent7h 60m
£185($220)
6 times a week734km (456 miles)
Train via Crewe8h 40m
£48($57)
twice a week668km (415 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£110($130)
on demand645km (401 miles)

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Airports near Lichfield

The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Lichfield
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Lichfield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Lichfield