The average train between Sunderland and Lichfield takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. 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 3 hours between Sunderland and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want 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 Sunderland station and arriving at Lichfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Sunderland to Lichfield train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Lichfield train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Sunderland to Lichfield train tickets online with Nexus Metro, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Sunderland and Lichfield is 248.9 km. The road distance is 376 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m.