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Cardiff to Lytham St Annes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lytham St Annes takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

5h 34m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  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
£59–110

Cardiff to Lytham St Annes train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lytham St Annes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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.

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