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.
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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Take the train to Stafford and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.
London Midland
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Stafford Town Centre Chell Road and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.
Multiple bus operators
Take a taxi to Lichfield.
Stoke Station Taxis
+ 3 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 34min | £31($37) | hourly | 55km (34 miles) |
Bus | 2h 20m | hourly | 69km (43 miles) | |
Taxi | 43min | £95($110) | on demand | 66km (41 miles) |
Drive | 43min | £12($14) | on demand | 66km (41 miles) |
London Midland
Chaserider
First Potteries
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.