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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Lichfield
Showing times and prices for Dec 23
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
23 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Lichfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Lichfield will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Lichfield on Tue, Dec 23, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P0568510:06AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:46AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
P0567608:36AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:16AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
P0568209:36AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:16AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
P0567308:06AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)08:46AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
P0567909:06AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:46AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
P0568510:06AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:46AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
P0567608:36AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:16AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
P0568209:36AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:16AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
P0567308:06AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)08:46AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
P0567909:06AM0h40
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:46AMLichfield City (LIC)
$111One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Lichfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Lichfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birmingham to Lichfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Lichfield trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 2:49 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P05673 | On time 8:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 8:46 AM Lichfield City (LIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P05676 | On time 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 9:16 AM Lichfield City (LIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P05679 | On time 9:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 9:46 AM Lichfield City (LIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P05682 | On time 9:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 10:16 AM Lichfield City (LIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P05685 | On time 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 10:46 AM Lichfield City (LIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P05688 | On time 10:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h40 | 11:16 AM Lichfield City (LIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Lichfield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Lichfield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 37m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 23:33 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Birmingham to Lichfield trainsWest Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Lichfield from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
37m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
West Midlands Trains frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
53m
Cross Country frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Lichfield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Lichfield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lichfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A stay of 1 to 2 days in Lichfield is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Lichfield Cathedral, the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, and Beacon Park.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Birmingham to Lichfield. The journey takes 37m and covers 14 miles (23 km). Trains run 5 times per day.
The train journey from Birmingham to Lichfield offers pleasant views of the English countryside, including glimpses of green fields, quaint villages, and historic landmarks, making it a moderately scenic route.
The distance by train from Birmingham to Lichfield is 14 miles (23 km).
Train ticket prices from Birmingham to Lichfield can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $11 (€9), while the average price is around $11 (€9).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Lichfield is by train, with a cost of around $11 (€9).
The first train from Birmingham to Lichfield leaves at 5:28 AM.
The train from Birmingham to Lichfield takes 37m and runs 5 per day.
The last train from Birmingham to Lichfield leaves at 11:33 PM.
The train station in Birmingham that goes to Lichfield is Birmingham New Street (BHM), which connects to Lichfield City (LIC).
There is no high speed train available from Birmingham to Lichfield.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Birmingham to Lichfield.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham to Lichfield.
Yes, there is a direct train from Birmingham to Lichfield. This service operates 5 times per day, provided by West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Lichfield
Birmingham
Lichfield
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Lichfield.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 13:00 Friday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Hamstead
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When rail replacement buses are running, these will pick up and drop off outside the shops on Rocky Lane.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
The major train station for arrivals in Lichfield is Lichfield City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lichfield City for your journey to Lichfield from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 19:00 Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1 and 2. These toilets are currently unavailable due to an ongoing issue of anti-social behaviour & vandalism.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Lichfield City
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall. An entrance key can be requested from staff. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:00-19:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Lichfield Trent Valley
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
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