The average train between York and Lichfield takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Lichfield. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Lichfield at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Lichfield. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Lichfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
York to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Lichfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lichfield City station.
Book your York to Lichfield train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between York and Lichfield is 150.2 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from York to Lichfield City via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 50m.