The distance between Lichfield and Gloucester is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lichfield to Gloucester by train, bus and car. 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 and then to Gloucester.
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Take the bus to Tesco Express and then to Gloucester.
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There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).
The distance between Lichfield and Gloucester is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Lichfield and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.
London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tesco Express and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
NX West Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Lichfield and Gloucester. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 30m.
The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Gloucester. The distance is around 113km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 30m | £38($45) | hourly | 109km (68 miles) |
Bus | 2h 55m | £8($10) | twice daily | 119km (74 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | £20($24) | on demand | 113km (70 miles) |
London Midland
NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.