How to travel from Lichfield to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Middlesbrough is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lichfield to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Clark Street then Bus Station and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train via Leeds

Take the train to Leeds and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Darlington and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Lichfield and Middlesbrough is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Lichfield and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Lichfield and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clark Street and Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Chaserider, First Potteries and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lichfield and Middlesbrough. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 55m 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Darlington and then to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Lichfield to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 55m
£18($21)
twice a week322km (200 miles)
Train via Leeds + 1 similar
3h 55m
£78($90)
hourly332km (206 miles)
Train3h 60m
£95($115)
hourly345km (214 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 15m
£110($135)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£43($51)
on demand246km (153 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough