The average train between Chelmsford and Lichfield takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Lichfield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Chelmsford to Lichfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Lichfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Book your Chelmsford to Lichfield train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Lichfield is 188.4 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Lichfield City via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 2h 51m.