How to travel from Bath to Lichfield, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance201km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Lichfield

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bath to Lichfield

Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Lichfield

Transport options from Bath to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
£62($73)
hourly188km (117 miles)
Train via Worcester Foregate Street3h 25m
£39($46)
every 4 hours196km (122 miles)
Bus
4hrs
£9($11)
once daily191km (119 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($42)
on demand201km (125 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