The average train between Ely and Lytham St Annes takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 Ely and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Ely to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ely to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ely and Lytham St Annes is 264 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 6h.