How to travel from Salisbury to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Lichfield is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 LichfieldSalisbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Salisbury and Lichfield is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Salisbury and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Lichfield is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Lichfield. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Salisbury and Lichfield. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salisbury to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Tesco Express. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Salisbury and Lichfield. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Salisbury and Lichfield. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £78 ($90).

How do I get from Salisbury to Lichfield

Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Lichfield

Transport options from Salisbury to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£78($90)
hourly254km (158 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
£11($13)
once daily257km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£41($49)
on demand236km (147 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