The average train between Ellesmere Port and Lytham St Annes takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Ellesmere Port to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Lytham St Annes is 52 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Preston in around 3h 23m.