The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Lytham St Annes
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
20 km
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.
Of the 3 trains that leave Preston for Lytham St Annes 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 20 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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.
7:410h30Preston8:11Lytham St Annes£101One-way0 changes
13:490h23Preston14:12Lytham St Annes£101One-way0 changes
8:490h23Preston9:12Lytham St Annes£101One-way0 changes
13:490h23Preston14:12Lytham St Annes£101One-way0 changes
8:490h23Preston9:12Lytham St Annes£101One-way0 changes
7:410h30Preston8:11Lytham St Annes£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £7. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 20 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Lytham St Annes train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Lytham St Annes trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:41 Preston | 0h30 | 8:11 Lytham St Annes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:49 Preston | 0h23 | 9:12 Lytham St Annes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:49 Preston | 0h23 | 14:12 Lytham St Annes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Preston to Lytham St Annes by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Lytham St Annes
Trains from Preston to Lytham St Annes run on average 17 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 20m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Preston to Lytham St Annes trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Preston and Lytham St Annes 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 St Annes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Lytham St Annes 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 St Annes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Lytham St Annes
- 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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