The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield is around 66km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 49min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Birmingham Moor Street and then to Lichfield City.
London Midland
Take the bus to Solihull Town Centre then Moor St Station and then to Bus Station.
Multiple bus operators
Take a taxi to Lichfield.
Taxi 247 Cirencester
+ 5 othersThere are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lichfield by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield is around 66km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lichfield is to take a taxi which takes around 49min and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
London Midland and Vintage Trains run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Town Centre, Moor St Station and Tesco Express. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
Stagecoach Midlands and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Lichfield City. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £10 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 40m | £10($12) | hourly | 66km (41 miles) |
Bus | 2h 60m | £11($13) | every 3 hours | 75km (47 miles) |
Taxi | 49min | £110($130) | on demand | 72km (45 miles) |
Drive | 49min | £13($15) | on demand | 72km (45 miles) |
London Midland
Vintage Trains
Stagecoach Midlands
NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.