How to travel from Chester to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Lichfield is around 102km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chester 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 Crewe and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance122km (76 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Chester to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Chester and Lichfield is around 102km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Chester and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Lichfield. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 5m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Chester and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Chester and Lichfield. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and Tesco Express. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

FlixBus and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Chester and Lichfield. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 1h 5m.

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 Chester and Lichfield. The distance is around 122km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around £29 ($34).

How do I get from Chester to Lichfield

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Lichfield

Transport options from Chester to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
£29($34)
hourly102km (63 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
£11($13)
once daily156km (97 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£21($25)
on demand122km (76 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