Preston to Lytham St Annes train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Lytham St Annes

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

20 m

Average duration

20 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

20 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston 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 Preston to Lytham St Annes will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Lytham St Annes 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 20 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.

Northern Rail (3)
12:490h20
Preston
13:09Lytham St Annes
£101One-way
0 changes

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Compare coach and train for Preston to Lytham St Annes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Lytham St Annes 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 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.

Distance: 20 km

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Coach

£9

Average Price

£3

Average Price

Cheapest

56m

Average total duration

Fastest

26m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 17m

Average total duration

47m

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Preston to Lytham St Annes train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:03
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
northern_rail12:49 Preston
0h20
13:09 Lytham St Annes0 changesdirect
northern_rail20:49 Preston
0h20
21:09 Lytham St Annes0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Preston to Lytham St Annes

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Trains from Preston to Lytham St Annes run on average 17 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance
20 km
Average train duration
26m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
17
Direct trains
17
Fastest train
19m
First train
05:09
Last train
23:42
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3

Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Preston to Lytham St Annes trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and Lytham St Annes from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
20m
Cheapest Price
£5
Northern Rail (3) frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Preston to Lytham St Annes train

FAQs: Travel by train from Preston to Lytham St Annes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Lytham St Annes.
FAQs
The train distance from Preston to Lytham St Annes is 20 km.
Booking trains from Preston to Lytham St Annes in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Preston to Lytham St Annes covers a distance of 20 km and takes approximately 19m. Trains run 17 per day.
The first train from Preston to Lytham St Annes leaves at 5:09.
The cost of a train ticket from Preston to Lytham St Annes can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £9.
Yes, there is a direct train between Preston and Lytham St Annes. The service operates 17 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3).
The last train from Preston to Lytham St Annes departs at 23:42.
Trains from Preston to Lytham St Annes run approximately 17 times per day.
There is no night train service from Preston to Lytham St Annes.
To get from Preston to Lytham St Annes, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lytham St Annes is by coach, costing approximately £3.
The train station in Preston that goes to Lytham St Annes is Preston station (PRE), and it arrives at St Annes-on-the-Sea (SAS).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Preston to Lytham St Annes.
Yes, you can take the train from Preston to Lytham St Annes.

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Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Lytham St Annes

Preston
Lytham St Annes
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
  • 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
  • 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
6
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
Dining
Dining
  • Rise
  • The Olive Tree Brasserie
  • Turtle Bay
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • £0.30
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
  • Delta Hotels Preston
  • Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
  • Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
Public transport options for Preston
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services

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