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Market Rasen to Lichfield by train

First train

04:44

Last train

21:41

Departure station

Market Rasen

Arrival station

Lichfield

Journey time

From 3h 0m

Distance

79 miles (127 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast

Taking the train from Market Rasen to Lichfield in 3 hours

Thinking about taking the train from Market Rasen to Lichfield? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 4 hours 35 minutes to travel the 79 miles (127 km) from Market Rasen to Lichfield by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry to Lichfield. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Market Rasen to Lichfield in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Lichfield by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Market Rasen to Lichfield? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Market Rasen and Lichfield by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Market Rasen to Lichfield is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Market Rasen to Lichfield?

No, there are no direct train services from Market Rasen to Lichfield. Travelling from Market Rasen to Lichfield by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Market Rasen to Lichfield leave?

The first train from Market Rasen to Lichfield leaves at 04:44. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Market Rasen to Lichfield leave?

The last train from Market Rasen to Lichfield leaves at 21:41. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Market Rasen and Lichfield by train?

Trains travelling from Market Rasen to Lichfield cover a distance of around 79 miles (127 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Market Rasen to Lichfield

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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