Glasgow to Lichfield by train

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Overview: trains from Glasgow to Lichfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Glasgow 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 04:20 View journey
Last train 20:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 387
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey €82.98 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 7m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from Glasgow to Lichfield

So you’re considering going from Glasgow to Lichfield by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Glasgow and Lichfield: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €82.98, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Glasgow to Lichfield departure timetable

On this route, 14 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Glasgow at 04:20 and the last leaving at 20:10 during the week.

For weekend travel to Lichfield, the earliest departure is at 04:26 and the last one is at 20:08. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 13 minutes.

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

On this route spanning 387 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 52 minutes.

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

You can secure tickets for travel between Glasgow and Lichfield up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Glasgow to Lichfield by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Lichfield.

FAQs about the train journey from Glasgow to Lichfield

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

The train journey between Glasgow and Lichfield spans 387 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.