Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
7 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
7 h 43 m
Buses on 03 Sept
2
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lytham St Annes to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lytham St Annes to London will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 2 buses from Lytham St Annes to London, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 317 km distance in an average of 7 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 45 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lytham St Annes to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a flight costs an average of £97.
Distance: 317 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price | £97 Average Price | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lytham St Annes to London:
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lytham St Annes to London costing on average £83.
A coach is £79 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lytham St Annes to London costing on average £97.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Coach takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £45. The journey takes 6h 26m versus 4h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Lytham St Annes to London coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:50 Lytham St Annes | 7h45 | 14:35 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:25 Lytham St Annes | 7h40 | 16:05 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Lytham St Annes to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 317 km distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 317 km |
Average bus duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Most Lytham St Annes to London buses use the Blackpool, Central Coach Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Earl's Court. Use this guide to compare Lytham St Annes and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Earl's Court is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Earl's Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Earl's Court. ATMs are available at London, Earl's Court.
Ticket office support is available at London, Earl's Court.
Available at London, Earl's Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Earl's Court: Station is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
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