The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Lytham St Annes
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Lytham St Annes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Lytham St Annes will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Lytham St Annes on Sun, Jan 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sun, Jan 11 the slowest trains will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Preston to Lytham St Annes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Lytham St Annes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€10 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Lytham St Annes train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Lytham St Annes trains for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:41 AM Preston | 0h27 | 8:08 AM Lytham St Annes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:49 PM Preston | 0h20 | 6:09 PM Lytham St Annes | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Preston to Lytham St Annes trains with Omio?
Northern Rail (3) operates all train services from Preston to Lytham St Annes. Omio is the only official third party seller for Northern Rail (3) tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail (3)?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail (3) with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Preston to Lytham St Annes.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Northern Rail (3) tickets can only be bought on Omio or Northern Rail (3)'s website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Northern Rail (3) tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Northern Rail (3) tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Preston to Lytham St Annes.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Lytham St Annes
Trains from Preston to Lytham St Annes run on average 17 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Preston to Lytham St Annes trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and Lytham St Annes from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Preston to Lytham St Annes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Lytham St Annes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lytham St Annes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Preston to Lytham St Annes
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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