The average train between Canterbury and Lichfield takes 3h 15m 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.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Lichfield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Canterbury to Lichfield train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Lichfield train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Book your Canterbury to Lichfield train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Canterbury and Lichfield is 252.8 km. The road distance is 302 km.
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.