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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Lytham
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
20 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
20 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Lytham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Lytham will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Preston to Lytham, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
17:490h20Preston18:09Lytham£61One-way0 changes
- 17:490h20Preston18:09Lytham£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Lytham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Lytham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Lytham:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Lytham costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Lytham take longer:
Coach takes on average 39m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (21m by train vs 24m by car). Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £3 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.
Direct services run with Northern Trains Limited.
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.
Live departures
Preston to Lytham train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Lytham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:49 Preston | 0h20 | 14:09 Lytham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Preston to Lytham by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Lytham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Preston to Lytham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 20m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Preston to Lytham trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Preston and Lytham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Lytham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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 Preston and Lytham
Most Preston to Lytham trains use the Preston to Lytham station pair. Use this guide to compare Preston and Lytham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Preston station do trains to Lytham leave from?
Getting to Preston from Preston city centre
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston train station facilities and services
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
Which Lytham station do trains from Preston arrive at?
Getting to Lytham from Lytham city centre
Lytham train station facilities and services
Lytham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lytham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lytham: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lytham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lytham: 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.
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