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How to get fromPreston to Lichfieldby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Lichfield by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Lichfield Trent Valleytrain train Lancaster - London Euston
    1h 29m
    £33–50
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hatherton Streetbus bus 424
    4h 39m
    £15–27
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mill Bank to Bus Stationbus bus 828 / ...
    2h 32m
  4. Drive  94.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Lichfieldcar car 94.7 mi
    1h 49m
    £24–34

Preston to Lichfield by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Lichfield, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Lichfield Trent Valley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Hatherton Street twice daily. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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