The average train between Edinburgh and Lichfield takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Lichfield station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Edinburgh to Lichfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lichfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Book your Edinburgh to Lichfield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Lichfield is 374.4 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lichfield City via Crewe and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 4h 48m.