How to travel from Leicester to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Leicester and Lichfield is around 62km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 47min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Leicester to Lichfield by train, bus, taxi 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 Nuneaton and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration47min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lichfield.

  • Duration49min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Swift Fox Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance62km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Leicester to Lichfield by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 47min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).

The distance between Leicester and Lichfield is around 62km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 47km (29 miles)

It takes around 47min to get from Leicester and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leicester to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 47min and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Lichfield. It typically takes around 47min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 47min.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Leicester and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 47min, 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 Leicester and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester 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 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

National Express and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Leicester and Lichfield. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Nuneaton and then to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 47min.

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 Leicester and Lichfield. The distance is around 62km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 47min and will usually cost around £32 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Lichfield

Transport options from Leicester to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
47min
£32($38)
hourly63km (39 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street1h 35m
£34($40)
hourly89km (55 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
£8($9)
every 2 hours102km (63 miles)
Taxi
49min
£95($110)
on demand62km (39 miles)
Drive
49min
£11($13)
on demand62km (39 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