The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Lichfield takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Lichfield station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Lichfield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Lichfield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Lichfield train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Lichfield is 43.3 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lichfield City via Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 1h 34m.