Train Reading to Lichfield from £70 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lichfield takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

2h 33m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 35m

£56–87

Reading to Lichfield train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

10:46 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:44 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 1:44 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:44 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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