The average train between Watford and Lytham St Annes takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Watford 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 and Lytham St Annes. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford 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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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Watford to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Watford to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Watford and Lytham St Annes is 290.8 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 22m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.