How to travel from Wolverhampton to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Wolverhampton and Lichfield is around 34km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 28min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wolverhampton 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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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

London Midland

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Bus

Take the bus to Walsall Bus Station and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

NX West Midlands

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lichfield.

  • Duration28min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Wednesfield Radio Cars

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration28min
  • Distance34km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Lichfield by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 28min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Wolverhampton and Lichfield is around 34km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 23km (14 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Wolverhampton and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 28min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Lichfield is to take a taxi which takes around 28min and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Lichfield. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wolverhampton to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1hr.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Wolverhampton and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wolverhampton and Lichfield. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wolverhampton to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Walsall Bus Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

NX West Midlands and Chaserider run regular bus services between Wolverhampton and Lichfield. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolverhampton to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Wolverhampton and Lichfield. The distance is around 34km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 28min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £8 ($10).

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Transport options from Wolverhampton to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£8($10)
hourly47km (29 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1h 35m
£5($6)
hourly36km (22 miles)
Bus via Bus Station1h 45m
hourly42km (26 miles)
Taxi
28min
£51($60)
on demand34km (21 miles)
Drive
28min
£6($7)
on demand34km (21 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