The average train between Sunderland and Lichfield takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 every 4 hours between Sunderland and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to Lichfield? 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 Sunderland to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Sunderland to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Lichfield is 248.9 km. The road distance is 285 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 2h 53m.