The average train between Lichfield and Chester takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Lichfield to Chester. 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 Lichfield and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lichfield is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lichfield station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Lichfield to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Lichfield to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Lichfield to Chester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Lichfield and Chester is 91.2 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Lichfield City to Chester via Lichfield Trent Valley and Crewe in around 2h 1m.