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Lytham St Annes to Runcorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lytham St Annes and Runcorn takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 18m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
2h 24m
£19–55

Lytham St Annes to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Lytham St Annes and Runcorn. 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 Runcorn at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains11h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands Trains2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands Trains2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoWest Midlands Trains2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 87.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Lytham St Annes, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Runcorn via Preston and Crewe in around 2h 24m.

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