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How to get fromCardiff to Lytham St Annesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Lytham St Annes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 56m
    £59–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    9h 30m
    £47–77

  3. Drive  200.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Lytham St Annescar car 200.2 mi
    4h 24m
    £50–72

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 53m
    £83–192

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 45m
    £86–133

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    8h 11m
    £82–206

Cardiff to Lytham St Annes by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lytham St Annes, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lake Road North via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Central Coach Station in around 9h 30m.

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