The average train between Cardiff and Lytham St Annes takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Lytham St Annes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Lytham St Annes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Cardiff to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Cardiff to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Lytham St Annes is 251.9 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Crewe and Preston in around 5h 1m.