How to travel from Lichfield to Glasgow, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)
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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance460km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Glasgow

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Glasgow

Transport options from Lichfield to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 30m
£74($88)
hourly471km (293 miles)
Plane and Bus3hrs
£86($100)
hourly507km (315 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly3h 55m
£135($155)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Train
3h 40m
£125($145)
5 times a week457km (284 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£28($33)
once daily537km (334 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£79($95)
on demand460km (286 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

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

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow