The average train between Lichfield and Alton takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Lichfield to Alton. 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 Lichfield and Alton. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lichfield is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Alton at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Alton. However, there are services departing from Lichfield station and arriving at Alton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Lichfield to Alton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Lichfield to Alton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Lichfield to Alton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lichfield and Alton is 180.1 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Lichfield City to Alton via Lichfield Trent Valley, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 38m.