How to travel from Lichfield to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Worcester is around 68km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 55min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield to Worcester by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WorcesterLichfield if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
Operated by

London Midland

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dale End then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Worcester.

  • Duration55min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Lichfield Trent Valley Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration55min
  • Distance73km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Worcester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Lichfield and Worcester is around 68km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Lichfield and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Worcester is to take a taxi which takes around 55min and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Worcester. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Worcester. 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 15m.

London Midland run train services between Lichfield and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Worcester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Worcester. instead which will take 55min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Worcester is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Worcester. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Worcester. The distance is around 73km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £9 ($11).

How do I get from Lichfield to Worcester

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Worcester

Transport options from Lichfield to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
£9($11)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Bus and Train
2hrs
£8($9)
hourly72km (45 miles)
Taxi
55min
£100($120)
on demand73km (45 miles)
Drive
55min
£13($15)
on demand73km (45 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lichfield and Worcester

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Airports near Worcester

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Worcester
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Worcester
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Worcester