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

The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Lichfield and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Lichfield and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Lichfield Trent Valley and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Lichfield to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lichfield and Edinburgh is 285 miles. The road distance is 275.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lichfield to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Lichfield to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Edinburgh bus from?

Lichfield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Millennium Point station.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Edinburgh train from?

Lichfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.

Train or bus from Lichfield to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Lichfield to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Lichfield to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Lichfield to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Lichfield to Edinburgh train arrive?

Lichfield to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Lichfield to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Edinburgh is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Lichfield to Edinburgh.

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

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Lichfield to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lichfield to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m
£62–166
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 35m
£40–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
9h 51m
£46–76
Drive 274.1 mi
1. Drive from Lichfield to Edinburghcar 274.1 mi
5h 2m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 38m
£44–129
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 19m
£115–232
Train #2
1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 36m
£130–210
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 57m
£82–195

Lichfield to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 283.4 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Lichfield, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lichfield City to Edinburgh Waverley via Lichfield Trent Valley and Crewe in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Princes Street via Dale House, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 51m.

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