How to travel from Lichfield to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Lancaster is around 184km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield to Lancaster 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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Train

Take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Walsall Bus Station and then to Culwell St then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance200km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 1h 25m.

The distance between Lichfield and Lancaster is around 184km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Lichfield and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Lancaster is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Lancaster. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Lichfield and Lancaster. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Lancaster. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Lancaster

Transport options from Lichfield to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 25m
£51($60)
once daily184km (114 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street2h 40m
£55($65)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 20m
£68($81)
hourly243km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£35($41)
on demand200km (124 miles)

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Airports near Lancaster

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Lancaster