There are 6 ways to get from London to Lytham St Annes by train, bus, night train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station to Preston City Centre, Bus Station
Night train
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Take the night train from London Euston to Preston
Drive
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Drive from London Paddington to Lytham St Annes
Fly from London Heathrow, train
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN)
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Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Train to Southampton, fly, train
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Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
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Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN)
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Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
London to Lytham St Annes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Lytham St Annes is to bus which costs £20 - £25 and takes 7h 19m.
The quickest way to get from London to Lytham St Annes is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct bus from London station to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Ansdell, St Josephs church via Preston City Centre, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Ansdell & Fairhaven via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between London and Lytham St Annes is 197 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.
The best way to get from London to Lytham St Annes without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £85 - £290.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from London to Lytham St Annes, including transfers.
London to Lytham St Annes bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station.
London to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
The best way to get from London to Lytham St Annes is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £85 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £25 and takes 7h 19m.

- Distance: 196.9 miles
- Duration: 4h 18m
What companies run services between London, England and Lytham St Annes, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £80 - £280 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station to Preston City Centre, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £15 - £26 and the journey takes 6h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £430

- Website
- easternairways.com
Flights from Southampton to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £400

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80 - £280
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- £80 - £110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £210 - £280

- Website
- sleeper.scot
Night train from London Euston to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £41 - £46
- Website
- sleeper.scot
- Sleeper Seat
- £41 - £46
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £190 - £220
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £95 - £130

- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16 - £27
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £16 - £20
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £19 - £27

- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17 - £27
- Website
- TransPennine Express Service
- Advance Single
- £9 - £14
- Off-Peak Day Single
- £12 - £19
- Anytime Day Single
- £17 - £27

- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30 - £65
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £30 - £45
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £55 - £65

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station to Preston City Centre, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15 - £26
- Website
- Megabus UK

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Preston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17 - £21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
London to Lytham St Annes bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Preston City Centre, Bus Station.
London to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Lytham St Annes is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from London to Lytham St Annes.
British Airways offers flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport.
Book your London to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with Omio.
There are 340+ hotels available in Lytham St Annes. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.