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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Lichfield and Manchester. The average train journey from Lichfield to Manchester takes one hour and 29 minutes, but some West Midlands Railway train trips are as short as one hour and 26 minutes.
Distance | 58 mi (93 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 26m |
Lowest price | £29.22 |
Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Lichfield to Manchester?
West Midlands Railway is the one and only train line which connects Lichfield to Manchester. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
West Midlands Railway | 8 | 1h 30m | £34.63 |
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Lichfield to Manchester start from £29, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 West Midlands Railway schedules to Manchester. West Midlands Railway in Lichfield leaves from Lichfield Trent Valley . And in Manchester trains arrive at Manchester Piccadilly Station .
From Lichfield to Manchester train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 1 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Manchester faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 26 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Lichfield to Manchester. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Lichfield at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Manchester to Lichfield.
City Information
Manchester
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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.
Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.
And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.
With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lichfield?
Main departure station: Lichfield Trent Valley
There is one train station in Lichfield.
All train stations in Lichfield:
Lichfield Trent Valley
Where is the train station in Manchester?
Main arrival station: Manchester Piccadilly Station
Manchester has one train station.
Train stations in Manchester:
Manchester Piccadilly Station
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