The average train between Lichfield and Wakefield takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Lichfield to Wakefield. 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 3 hours between Lichfield and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lichfield is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Lichfield station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Lichfield to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Tamworth High Level station.
Lichfield to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Lichfield to Wakefield train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Lichfield and Wakefield is 113.5 km. The road distance is 153 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Tamworth High Level to Wakefield Westgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 25m.