How to travel from Carlisle to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Lichfield is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Carlisle to Lichfield by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
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Train to Glasgow Central, Fly

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Lichfield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).

The distance between Carlisle and Lichfield is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Carlisle and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Carlisle and Lichfield. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Carlisle and Lichfield. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Tesco Express. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Lichfield. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Carlisle and Lichfield. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).

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Transport options from Carlisle to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£65($77)
every 3 hours294km (183 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
£110($130)
hourly635km (394 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
£115($135)
every 3 hours613km (381 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£12($14)
twice daily347km (215 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£53($63)
on demand307km (191 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