Getting to Lichfield couldn’t be easier
Lichfield is ideally positioned in the heart of the country in South Staffordshire, with direct rail links bringing you from London, Liverpool and Birmingham.
Birmingham and East Midlands airports are all within easy reach and both within a 1 hour drive.
The A38 and A5 meet in Lichfield and provide direct access to the Midlands motorway network: M42, M40, M5/M6, and M6 Toll. The M6 Toll also runs down the western side of the district and links the M6 with the M42. Visit www.m6toll.co.uk for charges.
Visiting us by public transport:
Trains
Lichfield’s main railway stations are located at:
- Lichfield City train station on Birmingham Road, Lichfield – view station and facilities. This station provides a direct route to Birmingham and beyond, as well as trains to Lichfield Trent Valley. Services from this station are operated by West Midlands Railway.
- Lichfield Trent Valley train station, on Station Approach, off Burton Road, Lichfield – view station and facilities. This station provides services to London and the south, and Crewe and the north. Services from this station are provided by London Northwestern Railwayand Avanti.
National Rail provides information on train services up and down the country. Call the 24 hour service on 03457 48 49 50 or Minicom service on 0845 60 50 600.
thetrainline.com can help you to look, plan and buy your train tickets to anywhere in the UK.
Airports
Birmingham International Airport is only a 30 minute drive away. Enquiries: 0870 733 5511 www.birminghamairport.co.uk.
East Midlands Airport at Castle Donington is a 45 minute drive. Enquiries: 01332 852852 www.eastmidlandsairport.com.
Buses
Lichfield’s main bus station is located on Birmingham Road opposite Lichfield City train station.
View the bus station and facilities
You can find full bus timetables for across the district on Staffordshire County Council’s website
Visiting us by car:
To view Lichfield City car park locations, including charges, capacity, electric charging points and directions click on the following link to view a map of city centre car parks
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