The average train between Lytham St Annes and Runcorn takes 2h 20m 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.
Trains run hourly between Lytham St Annes and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:43 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 20m. 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 Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Runcorn station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Lytham St Annes to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
Lytham St Annes to Runcorn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Runcorn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Runcorn is 47.9 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Runcorn via Preston and Crewe in around 2h 23m.