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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lichfield is to bus which costs £21 - £29 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lichfield is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Lichfield station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Hatherton Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Lichfield City via Lichfield Trent Valley High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Preston to Lichfield?

The distance between Preston and Lichfield is 94 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lichfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Preston to Lichfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lichfield bus from?

Preston to Lichfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lichfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Lichfield?

The best way to get from Preston to Lichfield is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Preston to Lichfield bus arrive?

Preston to Lichfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hatherton Rd station.

Where does the Preston to Lichfield train arrive?

Preston to Lichfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lichfield Trent Valley station.

Can I drive from Preston to Lichfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Lichfield is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Preston to Lichfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Lichfield?

There are 2642+ hotels available in Lichfield.

Preston to Lichfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Lichfield 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 Preston to Lichfield Trent Valleytrain Preston - London Euston / ...
1h 29m
£35–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hatherton Rdbus 424
4h 55m
£21–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the bus from Mill Bank to Bus Stationbus 828 / ...
2h 47m
Drive 94.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Lichfieldcar 94.9 mi
1h 49m
£23–34

Preston to Lichfield by train

6Weekly Trains

1h 29mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.2 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Lichfield Trent Valley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Hatherton Rd once daily. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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