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.
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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Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX).
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Take the train to Dalmuir then Preston and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Navigation Street.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 50m | £82($95) | once daily | 601km (373 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 35m | £110($130) | once a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 10m | £145($170) | once daily | 837km (520 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 40m | £140($165) | once daily | 609km (379 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 9hrs | £155($185) | once a week | 722km (448 miles) |
Bus | 11h 25m | £51($60) | twice daily | 693km (431 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | £105($125) | on demand | 610km (379 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.