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Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Museum in Samuel Johnson’s birthplace with period rooms and collections on the writer, dictionary maker, and Lichfield history.
Trains from Manchester to Lichfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Museum in Samuel Johnson’s birthplace with period rooms and collections on the writer, dictionary maker, and Lichfield history.
Heritage museum in beautiful former cathedral close houses, exploring the city’s story through archaeology, objects, and local displays.
Small free museum and gallery in St Mary’s, combining changing exhibitions with heritage displays in a dramatic church setting.
Atmospheric precinct around the cathedral with historic houses, gateways, and lawns; ideal for architecture and peaceful walks.
Historic central square lined with notable buildings, statues, and events; the best place to feel the city’s character and history.
Scenic waterside park circling a large pool near the centre, popular for strolling, birdlife, and classic cathedral views.
A Staffordshire oatcake is a soft savoury oat pancake, often filled with cheese or bacon. It is a classic Potteries and wider Staffordshire breakfast and snack.
Lobby is a traditional Staffordshire one-pot stew of beef, potatoes and root vegetables. It is valued as hearty local comfort food across the county.
Meat and potato pie is a long-standing Midlands pub staple with shortcrust pastry and rich filling. It remains a familiar choice in traditional local inns.
Stylish modern British restaurant in central Lichfield, known for seasonal plates, polished service and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Refined dining room at Netherstowe House offering modern British cooking in an elegant country-house setting popular for special occasions.
Well-regarded independent café and bistro known for brunch, lunches, coffee and homemade cakes in a friendly central location.
Moderate for the UK: rooms and dining are mid-priced, and local buses are reasonable. Cheaper than London, but costs can rise on weekends and event days.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add 5-10%. Cafes and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Lichfield Trent Valley -> Lichfield City Centre
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.

Most Manchester to Lichfield trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Lichfield City station pair, with some services arriving at Lichfield Trent Valley. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Lichfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Lichfield City has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Lichfield City.
Ticket office support is available at Lichfield City. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Lichfield City: Parking, WC.
Available at Lichfield City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lichfield City: 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.
Lichfield Trent Valley is 1 km from Lichfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Lichfield Trent Valley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Lichfield Trent Valley.
Ticket office support is available at Lichfield Trent Valley. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Lichfield Trent Valley: Parking, WC.
Available at Lichfield Trent Valley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lichfield Trent Valley: 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.
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