The average train between Lytham St Annes and Cardiff takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lytham St Annes to Cardiff? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lytham St Annes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Lytham St Annes to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Lytham St Annes to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Lytham St Annes and Cardiff is 251.9 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 4h 58m.