How to travel from Lichfield to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Northampton is around 87km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield to Northampton by train, taxi 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 Rugby and then to Northampton.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

London Midland

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Northampton.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Lichfield Trent Valley Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance96km (60 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Northampton by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($17).

The distance between Lichfield and Northampton is around 87km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Lichfield and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Northampton is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £14 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Northampton. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level and Rugby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1hr.

London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Lichfield and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lichfield and Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Rugby and then to Northampton. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Rugby and then to Northampton. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Northampton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Northampton. The distance is around 96km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £14 ($17).

How do I get from Lichfield to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Northampton

Transport options from Lichfield to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1hr
£14($17)
hourly87km (54 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street1h 40m
£10($12)
hourly105km (65 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£135($160)
on demand96km (60 miles)
Drive
1hr
£17($20)
on demand96km (60 miles)

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Airports near Northampton

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Northampton
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Northampton
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Northampton