The cheapest and fastest trains from Lytham to Preston
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lytham to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lytham to Preston will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lytham for Preston every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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 train and coach for Lytham to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lytham to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 17 km
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£10 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lytham to Preston
Trains from Lytham to Preston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 22m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Lytham to Preston trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Lytham and Preston from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Lytham to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lytham to Preston 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 Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lytham and Preston
- 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.
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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