The distance between Lichfield and Glasgow is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lichfield to Glasgow 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 Glasgow (GLA).
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Take the train to Glasgow Central.
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £74 ($88).
The distance between Lichfield and Glasgow is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Lichfield and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £74 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Avanti West Coast run train services between Lichfield and Glasgow. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Glasgow. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End and Navigation Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lichfield and Glasgow. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Glasgow. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 30m | £74($88) | hourly | 471km (293 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3hrs | £86($100) | hourly | 507km (315 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 3h 55m | £135($155) | hourly | 707km (439 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | £125($145) | 5 times a week | 457km (284 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | £28($33) | once daily | 537km (334 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £79($95) | on demand | 460km (286 miles) |
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