The average train between Lichfield and Manchester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Lichfield to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lichfield to Manchester? 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 Lichfield to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lichfield station and arriving at Manchester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Lichfield to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Lichfield to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Lichfield to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Lichfield and Manchester is 93.1 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Lichfield City to Manchester Piccadilly via Lichfield Trent Valley and Stafford in around 2h 7m.