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 - £22 and takes 4h 3m.

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 46m 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 4h 3m.

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 6m.

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 6m and costs £15 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m 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 6m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £22 and takes 4h 3m.

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 46m to drive from Lichfield to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Lichfield to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to StaffordLondon Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 6m
£15–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Square PegX3
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill InterchangeUk076 / ...
4h 3m
£7–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PH828 / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 32m
Drive 68.5 mi
1. Drive from Lichfield to Manchester68.5 mi
1h 46m
£17–25
Line 8 bus, line 9 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Walsall Bus Station8
2. Take the bus from Walsall Bus Station to Culwell St9 / ...
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
3h 43m
£25–117

Lichfield to Manchester by train

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via The Square Peg and Newhall St in around 4h 3m.

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