Lichfield to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Lichfield to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lichfield to Derby, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:07 View journey
Last train 23:27 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 30m View journey
Distance (km) 36
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey AU$60.53 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 12m
Train operators 6

Travelling by train from Lichfield to Derby

Ready to travel from Lichfield to Derby by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Lichfield to Derby

Ready to book tickets from Lichfield to Derby? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Lichfield and Derby typically run AU$60.53.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Lichfield to Derby departure frequency and train timetable

With 34 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 26 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:07 and the last one is at 23:27. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:05, with the last one at 23:27.

Average train travel time from Lichfield to Derby

The quickest time by train is 30 minutes, travelling a total distance of 36 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Lichfield and Derby?

You can secure tickets for travel between Lichfield and Derby up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Further insights on trains from Lichfield to Derby

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Derby city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Lichfield to Derby

Want to know more about your journey from Lichfield to Derby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Lichfield and Derby is 36 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.