The average train between Sale and Lytham St Annes takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Sale to Lytham St Annes. 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 Sale and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale to Lytham St Annes? 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 Sale to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Sale to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Sale to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Ansdell & Fairhaven station.
The distance between Sale and Lytham St Annes is 56.7 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a vehicle from Sale to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 2h 28m.