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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lichfield to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lichfield to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Lichfield to Edinburgh you need to make at least 2 changes.
7:464h34Lichfield12:20EdinburghFind prices2 changes- 9:464h33Lichfield14:19EdinburghFind prices2 changes
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lichfield to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lichfield to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 374 km
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5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lichfield to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Lichfield to Edinburgh trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 9:46 Lichfield | 4h33 | 14:19 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lichfield to Edinburgh
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Trains from Lichfield to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 374 km distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 374 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 19:20 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Lichfield to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Lichfield and Edinburgh from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lichfield to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lichfield to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lichfield and Edinburgh
Most Lichfield to Edinburgh trains use the Lichfield Trent Valley to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Lichfield and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lichfield station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
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.
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 Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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: No.
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