How to travel from Dufftown to Lichfield, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Lichfield is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Dufftown to Lichfield by train, taxi, 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 Lichfield → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lichfield Trent Valley.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Aberdeen
Take the train to Aberdeen, Haymarket then Crewe and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Kemnay Kendal Road then take the bus to Glasgow and then to Navigation Street.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£200($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Lichfield
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Lichfield by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Dufftown and Lichfield is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 536km (333 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Dufftown and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Lichfield is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Lichfield. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER and London Midland run train services between Dufftown and Lichfield. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Dufftown and Lichfield. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Lichfield City. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Lichfield City. instead which will take 4h 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 Dufftown and Lichfield. The distance is around 693km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Lichfield
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 55m | £125($145) | every 4 hours | 671km (417 miles) |
| Bus to Elgin, Duff Avenue, train and plane | 4h 25m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 736km (457 miles) |
| Bus to Elgin, Duff Avenue, train and plane | 4h 35m | £165($200) | every 4 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 708km (440 miles) |
Train via Aberdeen + 2 similar | 8h 10m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
| Train | 9h 30m | £175($210) | twice daily | 852km (530 miles) |
| Train via Aberdeen | 10h 15m | £220($260) | 6 times a week | 882km (548 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 13h 10m | £200($240) | twice daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £120($140) | on demand | 693km (431 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Lichfield
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Lichfield
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Lichfield
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Lichfield