What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Lichfield?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Lichfield is to bus which costs £2 - £6 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Lichfield?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Lichfield is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Lichfield station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Lichfield City via Nuneaton and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Leicester to Lichfield?

The distance between Leicester and Lichfield is 39 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Lichfield without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Lichfield without a car is to train via Nuneaton which takes 1h 49m and costs £16 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Lichfield?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Leicester to Lichfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Lichfield bus from?

Leicester to Lichfield bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Lichfield train from?

Leicester to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Lichfield?

The best way to get from Leicester to Lichfield is to train via Nuneaton which takes 1h 49m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus via Derby, which costs £4 - £22 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Leicester to Lichfield bus arrive?

Leicester to Lichfield bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Lichfield train arrive?

Leicester to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Lichfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Lichfield is 36 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Leicester to Lichfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Lichfield?

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Lichfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Nuneaton
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Lichfield Trent Valleytrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
1h 49m
£17–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 148
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Corporation Stbus 6
4h 37m
£3–6
Bus via Derby
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
3h 44m
£5–22
Drive 36 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Lichfieldcar 36 mi
53 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Lichfieldtaxi 36 mi
53 min
£150–190
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield Citytrain Bromsgrove - Lichfield Trent Valley High Level / ...
1h 56m
£26–43

Leicester to Lichfield by train

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Lichfield, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Lichfield City via Nuneaton and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, Kinchbus operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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