How to Travel from London to Lichfield
Lichfield is known as a cathedral city because of its famous three spired cathedral and hundreds of buidings that showcase Georgian architecture. The city is not industrialized or a trade hub and is thought of as a place of cultural charm. Visitors to the city usually feel like they have travelled back in time because most of the architecture is very well preserved. There are no direct flights to Lichfield from London but visitors can hop into a car, bus or train to make their way to the civil parish. The 104 miles distance can be made in 2 hours and 14 minutes by road but the cheapest way to get there is on a train.
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Travel by Car
The scenic route from London to Lichfield is a good option for people with a car. There are several excellent locations on the way where you can stop over and sight see, including Northampton and Birmingham. The quickest route in a car is via the M1 that takes close to 2 hours and 14 minutes, and is approximately 123 miles long. You will hit three tolls on the way to Lichfield. Another option by car is using the M40, but it takes slightly longer to get you to the destination. For exact details us the Driving Directions from London to Linchfield. If you want to make the trip by road and do not have a car, you can rent one from a good car rental company in London.
Avis Rent A Car
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Travel by Bus
If you dont like driving but want to take in the scenery, then try taking a bus or coach. The National Express bus service is the fastest bus service to the city of Lichfield, and makes a one way trip in 4 hours and 20 minutes. The travel time is increased because the route taken has one stop in the middle. The bus starts its journey from London's Victoria Coach station, makes a one hour stop in Birmingham and then proceeds to Levetts Field bus station in Lichfield. The quickest way to get a ticket is to book online using any of the methods below.
Transport Direct Info Website
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Travel by Train
Using railway service is one of the cheapest ways to get from London to Lichfield. There are several trains that leave for Lichfield from London, but the fastest one takes 1 hour and 33 minutes to complete the entire trip from London Euston to Lichfield Trent Valley. A train leaves the station almost every hour so it should not be hard to grab the tickets. However, if you wish to book in advance and from the comfort of your home, you can do so online by using the information given below.
