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St Mary's in the Market Square
Museum inside St Mary’s in the Market Square, presenting the Staffordshire Hoard and local heritage in a central historic setting.
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 £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Mon 16 Nov, we found 1 trains from Nottingham to Lichfield, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.

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Trains from Nottingham to Lichfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 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 55m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 22:49 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Lichfield trains for today, Sunday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01090+ W75690 | On time 9:56 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h19 | 12:15 Lichfield City (LIC) | 1 change | |
G01090+ W33353+ W87929 | On time 9:56 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h37 | 11:33 Lichfield City (LIC) | 2 changes | |
G01093+ C17907 · W87935 | On time 11:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h17 | 12:33 Lichfield City (LIC) | 2 changes | |
G01093+ W75720 | On time 11:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h59 | 13:15 Lichfield City (LIC) | 1 change | |
G01096+ W87941 · C17843 | On time 12:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h17 | 13:33 Lichfield City (LIC) | 2 changes |
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Museum inside St Mary’s in the Market Square, presenting the Staffordshire Hoard and local heritage in a central historic setting.
Museum in Samuel Johnson’s 1707 birthplace, exploring his life, writing and influence through historic rooms and changing displays.
Volunteer-run military museum telling the story of the Staffordshire Regiment through uniforms, medals, photographs and personal accounts.
Historic enclosed precinct around the cathedral, lined with period buildings, lawns and quiet lanes. Ideal for a slower walk and photographs.
Central square with markets, St Mary’s and easy access to shops and heritage sites. A practical starting point for exploring the city.
Landscaped city park with pools, play areas, paths and open lawns. Popular for walks, picnics and views back towards the cathedral.
A Staffordshire oatcake is a soft savoury pancake made from oatmeal and flour, usually filled with cheese or bacon. It is a proud local breakfast staple across Staffordshire.
Lobby is a traditional Staffordshire stew of beef or lamb with potatoes, carrots and onions. It is a hearty Black Country and Staffordshire dish long linked to working families.
Eccles cakes are flaky pastries filled with currants, butter and sugar. Popular across the West Midlands, they are a classic teatime bake often found in local bakeries.
Elegant restaurant in a restored townhouse, known for modern British cooking and a relaxed fine-dining atmosphere.
Popular Turkish restaurant offering grilled meats, meze and warm service in a lively town-centre dining room.
Stylish café and restaurant serving brunch, coffee and seasonal plates in a bright, contemporary setting.
Moderate for England. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, but pricier than smaller towns; local buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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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.

Most Nottingham to Lichfield trains use the Nottingham to Lichfield City station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Lichfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: 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.
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 options are available at Lichfield City.
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.
Available at Lichfield City: Parking, WC.
Available at Lichfield City: Bike Parking.
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.
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