How to travel from Oban to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Lichfield is around 601km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Oban to Lichfield by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir then Preston and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Navigation Street.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Oban to Lichfield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £82 ($95).

The distance between Oban and Lichfield is around 601km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (297 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Oban and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Lichfield is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £82 ($95).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Lichfield. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Preston and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Oban and Lichfield. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Lichfield. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street and Colmore Circus. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Oban and Lichfield. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Lichfield is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Oban and Lichfield. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Lichfield

Transport options from Oban to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
£82($95)
once daily601km (373 miles)
Train and Plane6h 35m
£110($130)
once a week674km (419 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 10m
£145($170)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
£140($165)
once daily609km (379 miles)
Train via Edinburgh9hrs
£155($185)
once a week722km (448 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
£51($60)
twice daily693km (431 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
£105($125)
on demand610km (379 miles)

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Airports near Lichfield

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Lichfield
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Lichfield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Lichfield