The distance between Preston and Lichfield is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Preston to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lichfield → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lichfield Trent Valley.
Take the train to Stafford then take the bus to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Preston to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).
The distance between Preston and Lichfield is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Preston and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Lichfield. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.
Avanti West Coast run train services between Preston and Lichfield. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 1h 10m.
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 Preston and Lichfield. The distance is around 166km (103 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 Preston to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 10m | £42($50) | once daily | 150km (93 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 25m | £30($35) | every 2 hours | 157km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £29($34) | on demand | 166km (103 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.