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How to get fromCardiff to Lytham St Annesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Lytham St Annes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 55m
    £59–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 49m
    £41–72

  3. Drive  200.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Lytham St Annescar car 200.2 mi
    4h 24m
    £50–72

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    8h 7m
    £82–206

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 45m
    £86–133

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 38m
    £83–182

Cardiff to Lytham St Annes by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Fylde Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 49m.

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