The distance between Swindon and Lichfield is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon 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 Bristol Parkway then Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).
The distance between Swindon and Lichfield is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Swindon and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Lichfield is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Swindon and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Swindon and Lichfield. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stratton Park Sainsburys, Birmingham Brunel Street and Colmore Circus. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Megabus UK and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Swindon and Lichfield. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Cheltenham Spa then Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Swindon and Lichfield. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Bristol Parkway + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £66($78) | hourly | 216km (134 miles) |
Train | 2h 25m | £56($66) | hourly | 168km (104 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | £21($25) | every 20 mins | 187km (116 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £30($35) | on demand | 170km (106 miles) |
London Midland
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.