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

The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Reading is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Lichfield and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Newhall St and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Lichfield and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Lichfield to Reading?

The distance between Lichfield and Reading is 115 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lichfield to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Lichfield to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Reading train from?

Lichfield to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield City station.

Train or bus from Lichfield to Reading?

The best way to get from Lichfield to Reading is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Lichfield to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lichfield to Reading train arrive?

Lichfield to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Lichfield to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Reading is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Lichfield to Reading.

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

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Lichfield to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lichfield to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New StreetLichfield Trent Valley High Level - Bromsgrove / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 44m
£33–101
Drive 105.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lichfield to Reading105.3 mi
2h 2m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Square PegX3
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
5h 9m
£37–63

Lichfield to Reading by train

177Weekly Trains

2h 44mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.2 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Lichfield City to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via The Square Peg, Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 9m.

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