The average train between Lytham St Annes and Darlington takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes to Darlington. 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 Darlington. 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 Darlington at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lytham St Annes to Darlington? 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 Darlington. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Darlington station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Lytham St Annes to Darlington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Lytham St Annes to Darlington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Darlington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Darlington is 128.2 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Darlington via Preston and Leeds in around 4h 8m.