How to travel from Cambridge to Lichfield, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Lichfield is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cambridge to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Nuneaton.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Lichfield City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Lichfield.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance166km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Lichfield

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Lichfield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Cambridge and Lichfield is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Cambridge and Lichfield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Lichfield is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Lichfield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Lichfield. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton and Lichfield Trent Valley. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

CrossCountry run train services between Cambridge and Lichfield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Lichfield. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Lichfield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Colmore Circus. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Megabus UK, NX West Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Cambridge and Lichfield. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the train to Nuneaton. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lichfield is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and Lichfield. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Lichfield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Lichfield

Transport options from Cambridge to Lichfield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£68($81)
hourly219km (136 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
£19($23)
5 times a week193km (120 miles)
Bus to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth5h 15m
£10($12)
once daily216km (134 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£29($34)
on demand166km (103 miles)

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Airports near Lichfield

The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Lichfield
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Lichfield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Lichfield