How to travel from Chichester to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Lichfield is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chichester 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.

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Train

Take the train to Horsham then London Victoria and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £75($89)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance276km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Lichfield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £75 ($89).

The distance between Chichester and Lichfield is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Chichester and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £75 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria, Euston station and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Southern Service, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Chichester and Lichfield. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Chichester and Lichfield. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portsmouth The Hard Interchange, Birmingham Brunel Street and Colmore Circus. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Chichester and Lichfield. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Chichester and Lichfield. The distance is around 276km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Lichfield

Transport options from Chichester to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£75($89)
every 4 hours304km (189 miles)
Train via Southampton Central4hrs
£88($105)
every 3 hours312km (194 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 35m
£235($280)
every 4 hours441km (274 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
£29($34)
every 20 mins330km (205 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£48($57)
on demand276km (171 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