The average train between Manchester and Lytham St Annes takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Lytham St Annes. 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 Manchester and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Manchester to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
Book your Manchester to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Lytham St Annes is 57.9 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Preston in around 1h 58m.