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.
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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Take the train to Cambridge.
Take the bus to Dale End and then to Cambridge Fair Street.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | £68($81) | hourly | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £17($20) | 5 times a week | 192km (119 miles) |
Bus via Tesco Express | 5h 5m | £10($12) | once daily | 216km (134 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £30($35) | on demand | 167km (104 miles) |
NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.