The distance between Wells and Lichfield is around 205km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Wells to Lichfield by bus, train 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 bus to Bristol Bus Station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.
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Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street.
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There are several options for getting from Wells to Lichfield by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Wells and Lichfield is around 205km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Wells and Lichfield by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wells to Lichfield is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wells and Lichfield. We recommend that you drive to Lichfield. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Lichfield. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Birmingham Tesco Express. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
First Bristol, Bath & the West, National Express and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Wells and Lichfield. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Wells and Lichfield. The distance is around 213km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Lichfield is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 20m | £9($11) | 5 times a day | 205km (128 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £73($86) | 5 times a day | 255km (158 miles) |
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train | 4h 50m | £44($52) | every 4 hours | 231km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £37($44) | on demand | 213km (132 miles) |
First Bristol, Bath & the West
NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.