The average train between Lytham St Annes and Edinburgh takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Lytham St Annes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Lytham St Annes to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Edinburgh is 246 km. The road distance is 330 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.