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.
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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Take the bus to Octagon Centre, Derby Victoria Street, Nottingham Train station then Durham University and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand C.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5hrs | £29($34) | once a week | 336km (209 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £45($53) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
Diamond
Trent Barton
Arriva Midlands
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.