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Lichfield to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lichfield and South Shields takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Lichfield to South Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 34m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Lichfield to South Shields train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lichfield and South Shields. 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 South Shields at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastCross CountryNexus Metro4h 36m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 51m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro10h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastCross CountryNexus Metro4h 26m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastCross CountryNexus Metro4h 26m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastCross CountryNexus Metro4h 26m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastCross CountryNexus Metro4h 26m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastCross CountryNexus Metro4h 26m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryNexus Metro4h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lichfield to South Shields? 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 South Shields.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Lichfield, England and South Shields, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Tamworth High Level to Newcastle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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