The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Lichfield
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Lichfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Lichfield will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Lichfield every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
10:381h03Derby11:41Lichfield£201One-way0 changes
10:381h03Derby11:41Lichfield£201One-way0 changes
Live departures
Derby to Lichfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Lichfield trains for today, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:41 Derby | 1h00 | 10:41 Lichfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Lichfield by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Lichfield
Trains from Derby to Lichfield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:49 |
Last train 22:57 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Derby to Lichfield trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Lichfield from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Lichfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Lichfield
Most Derby to Lichfield trains use the Derby to Lichfield City station pair, with some services arriving at Lichfield Trent Valley. Use this guide to compare Derby and Lichfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Lichfield leave from?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Which Lichfield station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Lichfield City from Lichfield city centre
Lichfield City train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Lichfield City.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lichfield City: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lichfield City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Lichfield Trent Valley from Lichfield city centre
Lichfield Trent Valley is 1 km from Lichfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Lichfield Trent Valley train station facilities and services
Lichfield Trent Valley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lichfield Trent Valley.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lichfield Trent Valley: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lichfield Trent Valley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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