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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lichfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 93 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£31 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Lichfield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lichfield:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lichfield costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Lichfield take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lichfield from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Lichfield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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.
Nottingham is known for the Robin Hood legend, its lace-making past and a lively student atmosphere. The compact city blends Nottingham Castle and the Lace Market with independent shops, music and strong sporting traditions.
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 Manchester to Lichfield.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lichfield:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lichfield costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Lichfield take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Lichfield as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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