The average train between Lytham St Annes and Rainford takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes to Rainford. 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 every 2 hours between Lytham St Annes and Rainford. 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 Rainford at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lytham St Annes to Rainford? 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 Rainford. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Rainford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Lytham St Annes to Rainford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
Lytham St Annes to Rainford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rainford station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Rainford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Rainford is 30.1 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Rainford via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 6m.