How to travel from Seaton to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Seaton and Lichfield is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seaton 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.

👋 Also check out LichfieldSeaton if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Derby.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance261km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Seaton to Lichfield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Seaton and Lichfield is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Seaton and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seaton to Lichfield is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Lichfield. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby, Darlington and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

CrossCountry run train services between Seaton and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Seaton and Lichfield. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11, Derby, Derby Victoria Street and Burton upon Trent High Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Seaton and Lichfield. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle and then to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 Seaton and Lichfield. The distance is around 261km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Seaton to Lichfield

Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Lichfield

Transport options from Seaton to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£100($120)
every 2 hours336km (208 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 50m
£120($145)
hourly703km (437 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
£23($27)
4 times a week288km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£46($54)
on demand261km (162 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