How to travel from St Andrews to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Lichfield is around 537km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from St Andrews to Lichfield by bus, car, train 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).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance537km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Lichfield by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between St Andrews and Lichfield is around 537km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)

It takes around 11h 20m to get from St Andrews and Lichfield by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Lichfield is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Lichfield. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street and Colmore Circus. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Stagecoach East Scotland and Megabus UK run regular bus services between St Andrews and Lichfield. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from St Andrews and Lichfield. The distance is around 537km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Lichfield is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Lichfield

Transport options from St Andrews to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
£95($110)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly4h 45m
£95($110)
hourly625km (389 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 50m
£125($145)
every 4 hours675km (419 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 35m
£170($200)
hourly799km (497 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6h 5m
£155($185)
hourly861km (535 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 25m
£225($265)
hourly712km (442 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
£46($54)
twice daily666km (414 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£95($110)
on demand537km (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