How to travel from Gloucester to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Lichfield is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gloucester 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 and then to Lichfield City.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).

The distance between Gloucester and Lichfield is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Gloucester and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Lichfield is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Lichfield. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Gloucester and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Gloucester and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Tesco Express. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

National Express and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Gloucester and Lichfield. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City. instead which will take 1h 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 Gloucester and Lichfield. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Gloucester to Lichfield

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Lichfield

Transport options from Gloucester to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£38($45)
hourly109km (68 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
£8($10)
once daily118km (73 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£22($26)
on demand126km (78 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