How to travel from Lichfield to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Crewe is around 68km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 39min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield to Crewe 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 Crewe.

  • Duration39min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

London Midland

+ 1 others
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Clark Street then Hanley Bus Station and then to Crewe Christadelphian Hall.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Crewe.

  • Duration56min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Lichfield Trent Valley Taxis

+ 3 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration56min
  • Distance85km (53 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Crewe by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 39min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £10 ($12).

The distance between Lichfield and Crewe is around 68km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (39 miles)

It takes around 39min to get from Lichfield and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Crewe is to take the train which takes around 39min and will set you back approx £10 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Crewe. It typically takes around 39min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 39min.

London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Lichfield and Crewe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 39min, 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 Lichfield and Crewe. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clark Street and Hanley Bus Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Chaserider and First Potteries run regular bus services between Lichfield and Crewe. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 39min.

The closest major airport to Crewe is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Crewe. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Lichfield and Crewe. The distance is around 85km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 39min and will usually cost around £10 ($12).

How do I get from Lichfield to Crewe

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Crewe

Transport options from Lichfield to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
39min
£10($12)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
hourly98km (61 miles)
Taxi
56min
£125($150)
on demand85km (53 miles)
Drive
56min
£15($18)
on demand85km (53 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lichfield and Crewe

Bus companies

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Airports near Crewe

The following major airports near Crewe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Crewe
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Crewe
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Crewe