The average train between Runcorn and Lytham St Annes takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Runcorn to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
Book your Runcorn to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Runcorn and Lytham St Annes is 47.9 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 52m.