The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Lytham St Annes
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Lytham St Annes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Lytham St Annes will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Bolton to Lytham St Annes you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bolton to Lytham St Annes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Lytham St Annes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 43 km
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£21 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton to Lytham St Annes train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Lytham St Annes trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:08 Bolton | 1h03 | 07:11 Ansdell & Fairhaven | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:52 Bolton | 1h19 | 08:11 Ansdell & Fairhaven | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:08 Bolton | 1h03 | 09:11 Ansdell & Fairhaven | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:09 Bolton | 1h02 | 10:11 Ansdell & Fairhaven | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:08 Bolton | 1h03 | 11:11 Ansdell & Fairhaven | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Lytham St Annes
Trains from Bolton to Lytham St Annes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 21:53. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 21:53 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Bolton to Lytham St Annes trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Bolton and Lytham St Annes from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bolton to Lytham St Annes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Lytham St Annes
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Platforms are both accessed via a long set of step from street level, there is no step free route to the platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On Crompton Way for buses to Bolton or Halliwell. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Crompton Way, under railway bridge (Nearside for Blackburn, Farside for Bolton)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:25 - 19:35 Saturday,Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Level access from car park (22 paces, 1:12 slope) and Booking office to Bolton/Manchester platform. For services to Preston, separate ramped access (96 paces, 1:10 slope) from Rumworth Road overbridge onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up at the top of the station car park.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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