The average train between Croydon and Lichfield takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Lichfield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Croydon to Lichfield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Lichfield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Lichfield Trent Valley station.
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The distance between Croydon and Lichfield is 186.5 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Lichfield City via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 2h 39m.