The average train between Lytham St Annes and Ainsdale takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes to Ainsdale. 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 Lytham St Annes and Ainsdale. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lytham St Annes is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Ainsdale at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lytham St Annes to Ainsdale. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Ainsdale station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Lytham St Annes to Ainsdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
Lytham St Annes to Ainsdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Ainsdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Ainsdale is 16 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Ainsdale via Preston, Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 2h 5m.