The average train between Edinburgh and Lytham (Station) takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Lytham (Station). 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 (Station). The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Lytham (Station) at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lytham (Station). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Lytham (Station) station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Edinburgh to Lytham (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lytham (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Edinburgh to Lytham (Station) train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Lytham (Station) is 246.5 km. The road distance is 328 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.