- Must visit
The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£93
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£93
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 25 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Lytham St Annes to London, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£83 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £97 Average Price | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m 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.
You'll arrive about 1h 33m sooner (3h 11m by train vs 4h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £83 compared to roughly £63 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lytham St Annes to London trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:38 Lytham St Annes | 3h25 | 12:03 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:38 Lytham St Annes | 3h25 | 13:03 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Lytham St Annes to London run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 317 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 317 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 20:45 |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.
Restaurants often add a 12.5% service charge; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafés: no obligation, small change optional.
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Most Lytham St Annes to London trains use the St Annes-on-the-Sea to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Lytham St Annes and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
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