The distance between Lichfield and Reading is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lichfield to Reading 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 Reading.
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Take the bus to Dale End and then to Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Reading by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Lichfield and Reading is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Lichfield and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Reading is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Reading. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Reading. 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 2h 15m.
London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Reading. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
NX West Midlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lichfield and Reading. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Reading. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Reading. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | £59($70) | hourly | 184km (114 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | £17($20) | every 20 mins | 182km (113 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £30($36) | on demand | 174km (108 miles) |
London Midland
NX West Midlands
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