The distance between Bath and Lichfield is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bath to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Bath to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).
The distance between Bath and Lichfield is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bath and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
CrossCountry, London Midland and Great Western Railway run train services between Bath and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Lichfield. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Tesco Express. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
National Express and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Bath and Lichfield. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Lichfield. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £62($73) | hourly | 188km (117 miles) |
Train via Worcester Foregate Street | 3h 25m | £39($46) | every 4 hours | 196km (122 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | £9($11) | once daily | 191km (119 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £35($42) | on demand | 201km (125 miles) |
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NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.