How to travel from Brighton to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Lichfield is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brighton 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.

👋 Also check out LichfieldBrighton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Derby.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance292km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Brighton and Lichfield is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Brighton and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Euston and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Brighton and Lichfield. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Brighton and Lichfield. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Derby, Derby Victoria Street and Burton upon Trent High Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Brighton and Lichfield. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Brighton and Lichfield. The distance is around 292km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Lichfield

Transport options from Brighton to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£76($90)
every 4 hours275km (171 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
£19($23)
twice a week367km (228 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£51($60)
on demand292km (181 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