How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Lichfield is around 55km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 34min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Lichfield by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Stafford and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.

  • Duration34min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
Operated by

London Midland

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Bus

Take the bus to Stafford Town Centre Chell Road and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lichfield.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Stoke Station Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance66km (41 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Lichfield by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 34min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Lichfield is around 55km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 44km (28 miles)

It takes around 34min to get from Stoke on Trent and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Lichfield is to take the train which takes around 34min and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Lichfield. It typically takes around 34min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 34min.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Stoke on Trent and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 34min, 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 Stoke on Trent and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stafford Town Centre Chell Road. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

First Potteries and Chaserider run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Lichfield. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Stafford and then to Lichfield Trent Valley. instead which will take 34min.

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 Stoke on Trent and Lichfield. The distance is around 66km (41 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 34min and will usually cost around £31 ($37).

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Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
34min
£31($37)
hourly55km (34 miles)
Bus
2h 20m
hourly69km (43 miles)
Taxi
43min
£95($110)
on demand66km (41 miles)
Drive
43min
£12($14)
on demand66km (41 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