How to travel from Lichfield to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Saint Albans is around 162km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lichfield to Saint Albans by train 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 London Euston.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

London Midland

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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance162km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Saint Albans by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Lichfield and Saint Albans is around 162km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Lichfield and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Saint Albans is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Lichfield and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Saint Albans. We recommend that you drive to St Albans. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Saint Albans. The distance is around 162km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).

How do I get from Lichfield to Saint Albans

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Saint Albans

Transport options from Lichfield to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£24($28)
hourly221km (137 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£28($33)
on demand162km (100 miles)

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Airports near Saint Albans

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans