Taking the train from Rochdale to Lytham in 1 hour 46 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Rochdale to Lytham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 48 minutes to travel the 34 miles (55 km) from Rochdale to Lytham by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 46 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 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. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with TransPennine Express for all or at least part of your journey to Lytham.
Book train tickets from Rochdale 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.
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Cheap train tickets from Rochdale to Lytham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Rochdale to Lytham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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