How to get here
Lichfield District is in southern Staffordshire, convenient for Birmingham and the National Exhibition Centre. The new 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.
By road
The A38 and A5 meet in Lichfield and provide direct access to the Midlands motorway network: M42, M50, M40, M5/M6, and M1.
View a map of city centre car parks (external link)
By rail
Lichfield has two train stations. Lichfield City Station on Birmingham Road is just minutes from the city centre. Just opposite the bus station, it offers frequent direct services to Birmingham New Street Station.
Lichfield Trent Valley Station, is about a five minute drive or a 20 minute walk from the city centre. It offers direct services to London Euston and the north. The station can be easily reached by car, taxi, or train from Lichfield City Station and offers ample parking.
Train enquiries: 08457 484950 or visit www.rail.co.uk
By air
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
By coach
National coaches serve London, the north and the south west from Lichfield. Our Tourist team offers a ticket agency service for National Express.
Local buses & trains
Lichfield, Burntwood and the district’s main villages are served by several bus companies who provide a range of services. We advise looking at route and timetable information before travelling. These are available from the Regional Travel Line on 0870 6082608. Call Centro 0121 200 2700 for local bus and trains information.
Local taxi firms
3 Spires Cabs
Tel: 01543 264499
A1-Travel
Tel: 0845 4590497
Abacus Taxis
Tel: 07532 314225
Academy Cars
Tel: 07952 061614
Airport Connections
Tel: 01543 432244
Airport Cars Lichfield
Tel: 01543 432604 Mob: 07050 197845
Cathedral Cars
Tel: 01543 411111
City Cars (Midlands) Ltd
Tel: 01543 254999 or 01543 255440
Executive Travel
Tel: 01543 262012
Hanson Airport Runs
Tel: 01543 560506
Lichfield Dial-a-Cab
Tel: 01543 255155
Lichfield V.I.P. Cars
Tel: 01543 480231 Mob: 07799 712640
PG Taxis
Tel: 07976 801188
Terry's Taxi
Tel: 01543 262626
Two Five Five Taxis
Tel: 01543 255255
Further Details
Lichfield Tourist Information Centre have local travel information and timetables, click here to email them directly or call 01543 412112 for more information.