The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Lytham
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Lytham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Lytham will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Lytham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Chester to Lytham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Lytham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 61 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester to Lytham train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Lytham trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:52 Chester | 3h16 | 08:08 Lytham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Chester to Lytham by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
26 Nov
27 Nov
28 Nov
29 Nov
30 Nov
01 Dec
02 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Lytham
Trains from Chester to Lytham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 20:27 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Chester to Lytham trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chester and Lytham from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
Transport for Wales
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Chester to Lytham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Lytham 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Lytham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level access at both entrances from Station Square.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- 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: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: 0870 608 2608
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement buses will pick up/drop off on the station approach outside the station approach by the Lytham bowling club.
Most popular train connections from Chester
More options for your journey from Chester to Lytham
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
