The average train between Watford Junction and Lytham St Annes takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Watford Junction 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 4 times a day between Watford Junction and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Lytham St Annes at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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7h 23m • 1 change
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4h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Watford Junction to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Watford Junction to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Watford Junction and Lytham St Annes is 290.1 km. The road distance is 330 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Watford Junction to Preston 4 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.