The distance between Lichfield and Bristol is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lichfield to Bristol 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
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Take the bus to Tesco Express and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
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There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Bristol by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).
The distance between Lichfield and Bristol is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Lichfield and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Bristol is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Bristol. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Bristol. 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 2h 5m.
London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lichfield and Bristol. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tesco Express and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
NX West Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Lichfield and Bristol. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 2h 5m.
The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lichfield and Bristol. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 5m | £55($65) | hourly | 170km (106 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | £9($11) | every 3 hours | 172km (107 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £29($34) | on demand | 166km (103 miles) |
NX West Midlands
London Midland
The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.