The distance between Lichfield and Edinburgh is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lichfield to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. 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 then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Crewe and then to Edinburgh.
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £82 ($95).
The distance between Lichfield and Edinburgh is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (233 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Lichfield and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £82 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level and Crewe. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Lichfield and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Edinburgh. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Octagon Centre, Derby Victoria Street, Derby and Nottingham Coach Stop S10. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lichfield and Edinburgh. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 40m | £82($95) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 25m | £86($100) | hourly | 548km (340 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 4h 10m | £150($175) | hourly | 702km (436 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 456km (284 miles) |
Bus | 7h 40m | £36($43) | 3 times a week | 541km (336 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £79($95) | on demand | 454km (282 miles) |
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