How to travel from Exeter to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Lichfield is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Exeter 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 Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance294km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Exeter and Lichfield is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Exeter and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter 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 Exeter and Lichfield. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Exeter and Lichfield. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Exeter and Lichfield. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Tesco Express. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Exeter and Lichfield. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Exeter and Lichfield. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Lichfield

Transport options from Exeter to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£84($100)
every 2 hours291km (181 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
£11($13)
every 4 hours299km (186 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£51($60)
on demand294km (183 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