How to travel from Lichfield to Durham, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Durham is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lichfield to Durham by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Octagon Centre, Derby Victoria Street, Nottingham Train station then Durham University and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand C.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Durham

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Durham by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Lichfield and Durham is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Lichfield and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Durham is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lichfield and Durham. We recommend that you drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lichfield and Durham. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Octagon Centre, Derby Victoria Street, Derby, Nottingham Train station, Durham University and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand C. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Diamond, Trent Barton, Arriva Midlands, Megabus UK and Arriva North East run regular bus services between Lichfield and Durham. Buses run once a week and take around 5hrs 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 Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Octagon Centre, Derby Victoria Street, Nottingham Train station then Durham University and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand C. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Durham. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £29 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Durham

Transport options from Lichfield to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5hrs
£29($34)
once a week336km (209 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£45($53)
on demand259km (161 miles)

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Airports near Durham

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Durham
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Durham
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Durham