The average train between Chester and Lichfield takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Lichfield station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Chester to Lichfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Lichfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Book your Chester to Lichfield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Lichfield is 91.2 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Lichfield City via Crewe and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 1h 59m.