How to get to Lichfield from Leeds

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Compare train and coach for Leeds to Lichfield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Lichfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £59.

Distance: 125 km

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5h 10m

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Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Lichfield

Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Lichfield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Lichfield is a coach with an average price of £21.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Lichfield:

A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Lichfield costing on average £59.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Lichfield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Lichfield take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Lichfield including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£32. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Leeds to Lichfield

How to get to Lichfield from Leeds by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Leeds to Lichfield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Lichfield by train

The most popular day trips by train from Lichfield are Birmingham, London and Nottingham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lichfield on Omio.

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Day trip from Lichfield to Birmingham by train

Why visit Birmingham for the day?

Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.

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Day trip from Lichfield to London by train

Why visit London for the day?

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.

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FAQs: Leeds to Lichfield

Travel to Lichfield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Lichfield.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Lichfield including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Lichfield is a coach with an average price of £21.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Lichfield:

A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Lichfield costing on average £59.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Lichfield is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Lichfield take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 10m.

The Leeds to Lichfield distance is approximately 125 km.
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Lichfield is:
  • Around 9 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Lichfield as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Lichfield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Lichfield City (LIC).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Lichfield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Lichfield by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lichfield by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Lichfield:
  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Lichfield often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham New Street (BHM), London, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, London Euston (EUS). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lichfield and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Leeds to Lichfield, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A two-day visit to Lichfield is ideal to explore its main attractions, including Lichfield Cathedral, Beacon Park, and Samuel Johnson's Birthplace Museum, allowing for a relaxed pace.

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