The average train between Manchester and Lichfield takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lichfield station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Manchester to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Book your Manchester to Lichfield train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Lichfield is 93.1 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lichfield City via Stafford and Lichfield Trent Valley High Level in around 2h 15m.