The average train between Lytham St Annes and Chester takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes to Chester. 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 Chester. 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 Chester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 22m. 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Chester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Lytham St Annes to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
Lytham St Annes to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Chester is 61.8 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 59m.