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Lichfield to Manchester trains

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The average train between Lichfield and Manchester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Lichfield to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 10m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Lichfield to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Lichfield and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lichfield is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastCross Country1h 44m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 6m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 1m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast1h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lichfield to Manchester? 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 Lichfield to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lichfield City to Manchester Piccadilly via Lichfield Trent Valley and Stafford in around 2h 9m.

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