How to travel from Worcester to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Lichfield is around 68km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 56min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Worcester 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.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

London Midland

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Train and Bus

Take the train to University then take the bus to Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lichfield.

  • Duration56min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Worcester Taxi Company

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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration56min
  • Distance86km (53 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Worcester 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 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Worcester and Lichfield is around 68km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Worcester and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Lichfield is to take a taxi which takes around 56min and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Lichfield. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester 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 1h 20m.

London Midland run train services between Worcester and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Worcester and Lichfield. We recommend that you take a taxi to Lichfield. instead which will take 56min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lichfield City. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Worcester and Lichfield. The distance is around 86km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £10 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Lichfield

Transport options from Worcester to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
£10($12)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 60m
£10($12)
hourly72km (45 miles)
Taxi
56min
£125($150)
on demand86km (53 miles)
Drive
56min
£15($18)
on demand86km (53 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Worcester and Lichfield

Train operators

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