How to travel from Lichfield to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Cambridge is around 167km (104 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 Lichfield to Cambridge 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 Cambridge.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dale End and then to Cambridge Fair Street.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance167km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 5h 5m. 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 £30 ($35).

The distance between Lichfield and Cambridge is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Lichfield and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Cambridge, 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 Lichfield and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level and Nuneaton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Lichfield and Cambridge. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

NX West Midlands, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Lichfield and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Cambridge. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Lichfield and Cambridge. The distance is around 167km (104 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 Lichfield to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

How do I get from Lichfield to Cambridge

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Cambridge

Transport options from Lichfield to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£68($81)
hourly219km (136 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
£17($20)
5 times a week192km (119 miles)
Bus via Tesco Express5h 5m
£10($12)
once daily216km (134 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£30($35)
on demand167km (104 miles)

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Airports near Cambridge

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge