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

The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Manchester is to bus which costs £6 - £19 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Lichfield and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lichfield and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Lichfield Trent Valley and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Lichfield to Manchester?

The distance between Lichfield and Manchester is 72 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lichfield to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £12 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Lichfield to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Manchester bus from?

Lichfield to Manchester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Lichfield to Manchester?

The best way to get from Lichfield to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £12 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £19 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Lichfield to Manchester bus arrive?

Lichfield to Manchester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at The Square Peg station.

Where does the Lichfield to Manchester train arrive?

Lichfield to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Lichfield to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Manchester is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Lichfield to Manchester.

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

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Lichfield to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lichfield to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to Staffordtrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 8m
£12–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Square Pegbus X3
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
3h 45m
£7–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus 828 / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 32m
Drive 68.5 mi
1. Drive from Lichfield to Manchestercar 68.5 mi
1h 47m
£17–25
Bus via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Clarke Streetbus 828 / ...
2. Take the bus from Clarke Street to Bus Stationbus 101
3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
5h 13m

Lichfield to Manchester by train

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lichfield City to Manchester Piccadilly via Lichfield Trent Valley and Stafford in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via The Square Peg and Newhall St in around 3h 45m.

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