How to travel from Chelmsford to Lichfield, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham Moor Street then take the bus to Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance236km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Lichfield

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Lichfield

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Lichfield

Transport options from Chelmsford to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£30($36)
hourly240km (149 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 5m
£52($62)
hourly263km (164 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), bus4h 55m
£28($33)
5 times a week312km (194 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£41($49)
on demand236km (146 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