The average train between Poole and Lichfield takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 50m • 2 changes


4h 34m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes


5h 17m • 2 changes


4h 42m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes


4h 49m • 2 changes


4h 49m • 2 changes


4h 49m • 2 changes


4h 49m • 2 changes


4h 50m • 2 changes


4h 34m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Lichfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Poole to Lichfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Lichfield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Poole to Lichfield train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Poole and Lichfield is 219 km. The road distance is 314 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m.