The average train between Lichfield and Canterbury takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Lichfield to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lichfield is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lichfield to Canterbury? 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 Lichfield to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Lichfield station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Lichfield to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Lichfield to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Lichfield to Canterbury train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Lichfield and Canterbury is 252.8 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Lichfield City to Canterbury West via Lichfield Trent Valley, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 30m.