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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Lichfield takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Lichfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Lichfield Trent Valleytrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 5m
£72–155

Canterbury to Lichfield train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 50m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 20m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 20m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains4h 9m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 12m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains4h 10m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    SoutheasternWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains3h 23m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 53m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    SoutheasternWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains3h 23m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 53m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 52m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Lichfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Lichfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Lichfield, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lichfield City via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 3h 5m.

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