How to travel from Lichfield to Exmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Exmouth is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield to Exmouth by train, 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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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)

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Fly

Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £350($415)
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Blue Islands Limited

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Drive

Drive to Exmouth.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Exmouth

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Exmouth by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £89 ($105) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Lichfield and Exmouth is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Lichfield and Exmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Exmouth is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £89 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Exmouth. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Lichfield and Exmouth. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lichfield and Exmouth. We recommend that you drive to Exmouth. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lichfield and Exmouth. Flights depart from East Midlands (EMA) and arrive at Exeter (EXT) - via Jersey (JER). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Lichfield to Exmouth. There is however a flight that goes via Jersey (JER). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Lichfield to Exmouth typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from East Midlands (EMA) and and arrive into Exeter (EXT).

The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Exmouth. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Exmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Lichfield to Exmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Exmouth

Transport options from Lichfield to Exmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£90($110)
every 2 hours309km (192 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads4hrs
£89($105)
6 times a week310km (193 miles)
Fly
4hrs
£350($415)
hourly677km (421 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£51($60)
on demand290km (180 miles)

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Airports near Exmouth

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Exmouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Exmouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Exmouth