How to travel from Leeds to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Lichfield is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leeds 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 Tamworth High Level.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Derby then Burton upon Trent High Street and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Leeds and Lichfield is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Leeds and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leeds to Lichfield is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Lichfield. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tamworth High Level and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

CrossCountry run train services between Leeds and Lichfield. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Leeds and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leeds to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Derby, Derby Victoria Street and Burton upon Trent High Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Megabus UK, Trent Barton, Arriva Midlands and Diamond run regular bus services between Leeds and Lichfield. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Tamworth High Level. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Leeds and Lichfield. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Leeds to Lichfield

Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Lichfield

Transport options from Leeds to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
£63($75)
every 3 hours168km (105 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
£16($19)
4 times a week166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£27($32)
on demand156km (97 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