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Trip Summary
There are 3 daily trains from Preston to Lytham Saint Annes. Traveling by train from Preston to Lytham Saint Annes usually takes around 24 minutes, but the fastest Northern Rail train can make the trip in 18 minutes.
Distance | 13 mi (21 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 18m |
Lowest price | £6.47 |
Trains per day | 9 |
Most frequent service | Northern Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Preston to Lytham Saint Annes?
Northern Rail is the one and only train line which connects Preston to Lytham Saint Annes. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Rail | 3 | 0h 24m | £7.57 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Preston to Lytham Saint Annes tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Preston at 07:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. 9 of these are direct connections to Lytham Saint Annes. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lytham Saint Annes to Preston.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main departure station: Salwick Station
There is one train station in Preston.
All train stations in Preston:
Salwick Station
Where is the train station in Lytham Saint Annes?
Main arrival station: Squires Gate Station
There are more train stations and stops in Lytham Saint Annes than most cities. Most trains from Preston will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Lytham Saint Annes:
Train stations in Lytham Saint Annes:
Squires Gate Station
St Annes-On-The-Sea
Ansdell & Fairhaven Station
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