The average train between London and Lytham takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Lytham. 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 3 hours between London and Lytham. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Lytham at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 37m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from London to Lytham? 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 London to Lytham. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Lytham station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
London to Lytham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Lytham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your London to Lytham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Lytham is 313.1 km. The road distance is 356 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily.