First train | 05:38 | |
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Last train | 20:30 | |
Departure station | Inverness | |
Arrival station | Lytham | |
Journey time | From 7h 19m | |
Distance | 263 miles (423 km) | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Thinking about taking the train from Inverness to Lytham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 47 minutes to travel the 263 miles (423 km) from Inverness to Lytham by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Lytham. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Inverness to Lytham in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Lytham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Inverness to Lytham is 7 hours and 19 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Inverness to Lytham. Travelling from Inverness to Lytham by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Inverness to Lytham leaves at 05:38. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Inverness to Lytham leaves at 20:30. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Inverness to Lytham cover a distance of around 263 miles (423 km) during the journey.
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