The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Lichfield
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Lichfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Lichfield will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nottingham 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 55 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Lichfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Lichfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, and a coach costs an average of £53.
Distance: 55 km
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Lichfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Lichfield trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:53 Nottingham | 2h49 | 07:42 Lichfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Lichfield
Trains from Nottingham to Lichfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 22:49 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Nottingham to Lichfield trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Lichfield from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Lichfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Lichfield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 19:00 Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1 and 2. These toilets are currently unavailable due to an ongoing issue of anti-social behaviour & vandalism.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall. An entrance key can be requested from staff. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:00-19:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
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