How to travel from Perth to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Lichfield is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Perth 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance535km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Perth to Lichfield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Perth and Lichfield is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Perth and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Lichfield is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Lichfield. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Crewe and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Perth and Lichfield. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Perth and Lichfield. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive, Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street and Colmore Circus. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, Ember and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perth and Lichfield. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Perth and Lichfield. The distance is around 535km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Lichfield

Transport options from Perth to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
£95($110)
hourly527km (327 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly3h 45m
£89($105)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, Fly4h 15m
£220($260)
hourly725km (450 miles)
Train to Inverness, Fly5h 10m
£200($240)
every 2 hours829km (515 miles)
Train
5h 10m
£115($140)
every 2 hours542km (337 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
£46($55)
twice daily631km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£95($110)
on demand535km (333 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