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The average train between Lytham St Annes and Edinburgh takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 51m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m
£45–119

Lytham St Annes to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Lytham St Annes and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 58m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 204.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Lytham St Annes, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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