The distance between Chelmsford and Lichfield is around 236km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chelmsford 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham Moor Street then take the bus to Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Chelmsford and Lichfield is around 236km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Chelmsford and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Euston Square station and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Greater Anglia, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Chelmsford and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Chelmsford and Lichfield. The distance is around 236km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | £30($36) | hourly | 240km (149 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 5m | £52($62) | hourly | 263km (164 miles) |
Train to Stratford (London), bus | 4h 55m | £28($33) | 5 times a week | 312km (194 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £41($49) | on demand | 236km (146 miles) |
Greater Anglia
London Midland
Chiltern Railways
NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.