The average train between Reading and Lytham St Annes takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 every 2 hours between Reading and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Lytham St Annes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Reading to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Reading to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Lytham St Annes is 288.7 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 19m.