The average train between Edinburgh and Lytham St Annes takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Edinburgh to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Edinburgh to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Lytham St Annes is 246 km. The road distance is 330 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.