The average train between Lytham St Annes and Cardiff takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes to Cardiff. 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 Lytham St Annes and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lytham St Annes is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lytham St Annes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Cardiff station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Lytham St Annes to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Lytham St Annes to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Cardiff is 251.9 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 5m.