The distance between Southampton and Lichfield is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Southampton 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.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Southampton to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between Southampton and Lichfield is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Southampton and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Lichfield is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Lichfield. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
CrossCountry run train services between Southampton and Lichfield. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Southampton and Lichfield. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton 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 4h 50m.
National Express and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Southampton and Lichfield. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Southampton and Lichfield. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £76($90) | every 3 hours | 259km (161 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | £10($12) | once daily | 248km (154 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £41($49) | on demand | 238km (148 miles) |
NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.