How to travel from Truro to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Lichfield is around 437km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Truro to Lichfield by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
Operated by

Aer Lingus

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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($150)

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance437km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Truro to Lichfield by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between Truro and Lichfield is around 437km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Truro and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Lichfield is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Lichfield. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Truro to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and London Midland run train services between Truro and Lichfield. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Truro and Lichfield. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Truro and Lichfield. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Truro to Lichfield. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Truro to Lichfield typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and and arrive into Birmingham (BHX).

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 Truro and Lichfield. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Truro to Lichfield

Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Lichfield

Transport options from Truro to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
£230($275)
once daily738km (459 miles)
Train via Plymouth + 2 similar
5h 15m
£130($150)
every 3 hours459km (285 miles)
Train5h 25m
£125($145)
4 times a week459km (285 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central7h 55m
£125($150)
every 4 hours554km (344 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£76($90)
on demand437km (271 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