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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield is to bus which costs £22 - £75 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Lichfield station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lichfield City via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lichfield?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lichfield is 311 miles. The road distance is 275.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield without a car is to train via Birmingham New Street which takes 5h 13m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lichfield bus from?

Edinburgh to Lichfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lichfield train from?

Edinburgh to Lichfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Lichfield?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield is to train via Birmingham New Street which takes 5h 13m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lichfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Lichfield train arrive?

Edinburgh to Lichfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Lichfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Lichfield is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Lichfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Lichfield?

There are 2676+ hotels available in Lichfield.

Edinburgh to Lichfield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham New Street
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 13m
£47–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
8h 51m
£23–72
Drive 273.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Lichfieldcar 273.8 mi
5h 1m
£68–98
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield Citytrain
4h 5m
£44–110
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Burton-on-Trenttrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 43m
£48–174
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield Citytrain
4h 56m
£47–166
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 56m
£56–188
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Lichfield Trent Valleytrain
5h 33m
£94–348
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Lichfield Trent Valleytrain
5h 45m
£98–364

Edinburgh to Lichfield by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.2 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, Market Place, and New Street in around 8h 51m.

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