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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Lichfield station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and The Square Peg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lichfield?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lichfield City via Crewe and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lichfield?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lichfield is 285 miles. The road distance is 275.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lichfield bus from?

Edinburgh to Lichfield bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lichfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Lichfield?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lichfield bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Lichfield bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lichfield train arrive?

Edinburgh to Lichfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Lichfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Lichfield is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Lichfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Lichfield?

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lichfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lichfield Trent Valleytrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
4h 46m
£68–163
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield Citytrain
4h 46m
£40–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 32m
£42–67
Drive 273.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Lichfieldcar 273.5 mi
5h 1m
£68–98
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield Citytrain
4h
£42–124
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h
£120–233
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Burton-on-Trenttrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
6h 4m
£139–205
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 59m
£80–186
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Euston to Lichfield Trent Valleytrain
5h 40m
£120–386

Edinburgh to Lichfield by train

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Distance: 283.4 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lichfield, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lichfield City via Crewe and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, and The Square Peg in around 9h 32m.

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