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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lichfield is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lichfield is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lichfield station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via The Square Peg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lichfield City via Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lichfield?

The distance between Manchester and Lichfield is 72 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lichfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Manchester to Lichfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lichfield bus from?

Manchester to Lichfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lichfield train from?

Manchester to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lichfield?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lichfield is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Lichfield bus arrive?

Manchester to Lichfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Manchester to Lichfield train arrive?

Manchester to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Lichfield?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lichfield?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Lichfield Trent Valleytrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
2h 16m
£26–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Square Peg to Bus Stationbus X3
3h 19m
£10–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Mill Bank to Bus Stationbus 828 / ...
2h 24m
Drive 68.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Lichfieldcar 68.4 mi
1h 47m
£17–24
Bus via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
2. Take the bus from bus station to Chell Roadbus 101
3. Take the bus from Chell Road to Bus Stationbus 828 / ...
4h 15m

Manchester to Lichfield by train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lichfield City via Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Newhall St and The Square Peg in around 3h 19m.

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