Chester to Lichfield by train

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Overview: trains from Chester to Lichfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester to Lichfield, 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 04:22 View journey
Last train 21:34 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 91
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey €33.02 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 45m
Train operators 7

Explore Chester to Lichfield by train

Thinking about travelling from Chester to Lichfield by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Chester and Lichfield

The cheapest train tickets from Chester to Lichfield start at €33.02. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Chester to Lichfield is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Chester to Lichfield departure timetable

On this route, 34 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Chester at 04:22 and the last leaving at 21:34 during the week.

For weekend travel to Lichfield, the earliest departure is at 04:22 and the last one is at 20:50. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 24 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Chester to Lichfield?

On this route spanning 91 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Chester and Lichfield?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Chester and Lichfield 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Lichfield

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lichfield.

FAQs about the train journey from Chester to Lichfield

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

The distance between Chester and Lichfield is 91 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.