Accrington to Manchester train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Accrington to Manchester

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 07
Cheapest price on Nov 07
€7
Average ticket price on Nov 07
€17
Fastest journey on Nov 07
57 m
Average journey duration on Nov 07
57 m
Trains on Nov 07
38
Distance
31 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Accrington to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Accrington to Manchester will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast trains

On Sat, Nov 07, we found 38 trains from Accrington to Manchester, including 11 direct services.

On Sat, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .

On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 57 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.

  • Northern RailL89693
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailP24109 · C32614
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailC32791 · C32620
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailL89700
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailC32789 · C32608
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Accrington to Manchester

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Trains from Accrington to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €7
Distance
19 miles (31 km)
Average train duration
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
€13
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
55m
First train
3:43 AM
Last train
11:28 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
3 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €7

Frequently asked questions about your Accrington to Manchester trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Accrington to Manchester.

Train ticket prices from Accrington to Manchester can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €13, while the average price is around €18.
The train from Accrington to Manchester takes 55m and runs 6 per day.
The distance by train from Accrington to Manchester is 19 miles (31 km).
The first train from Accrington to Manchester leaves at 3:43 AM.
The last train from Accrington to Manchester leaves at 11:28 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Accrington to Manchester. This service operates 2 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.

Live departures

Accrington to Manchester train times

The table below shows live departures for Accrington to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Northern RailL896936:26 AM Accrington station (ACR)
0h59
7:25 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24109 · C326147:00 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h07
8:07 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailC32791 · C326207:22 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h17
8:39 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailL896967:26 AM Accrington station (ACR)
0h59
8:25 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24114 · L893438:00 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h06
9:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailC32795 · C326348:22 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h17
9:39 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailL896988:28 AM Accrington station (ACR)
0h57
9:25 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24118 · L893559:01 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h05
10:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailG88958+Transpennine ExpressW848989:12 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h10
10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 transfer
Northern RailL896999:28 AM Accrington station (ACR)
0h57
10:25 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24122 · L893689:58 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h08
11:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailG88962+Transpennine ExpressW8490010:12 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h10
11:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 transfer
Northern RailL8970010:28 AM Accrington station (ACR)
0h57
11:25 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24126 · L8931610:58 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h08
12:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailG88965+Transpennine ExpressW8490411:12 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h10
12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 transfer
Northern RailC32807 · C3260411:22 AM Accrington station (ACR)
1h16
12:38 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailL8970211:28 AM Accrington station (ACR)
0h57
12:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG88969+Transpennine ExpressW8490612:12 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h10
1:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 transfer
Northern RailC32813 · C3262412:22 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h17
1:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailL8970312:28 PM Accrington station (ACR)
0h57
1:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24134 · L8934612:58 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h08
2:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailG88974+Transpennine ExpressW849101:12 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h10
2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 transfer
Northern RailC32817 · C326381:22 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h17
2:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailL897041:28 PM Accrington station (ACR)
0h57
2:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24138 · L893581:58 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h08
3:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailG88979+Transpennine ExpressW849132:12 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h10
3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 transfer
Northern RailL896902:28 PM Accrington station (ACR)
0h57
3:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24143 · L893702:58 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h08
4:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailG88985+Transpennine ExpressW849143:12 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h10
4:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 transfer
Northern RailC32823 · C326583:22 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h17
4:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailL896923:28 PM Accrington station (ACR)
0h57
4:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24145 · L893183:58 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h08
5:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailG88990+Transpennine ExpressW849194:12 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h10
5:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 transfer
Northern RailC32789 · C326084:22 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h17
5:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailL896944:28 PM Accrington station (ACR)
0h57
5:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24112 · L893355:00 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h06
6:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer
Northern RailG88996+Transpennine ExpressW849215:12 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h10
6:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 transfer
Northern RailC32793 · C326285:22 PM Accrington station (ACR)
1h17
6:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1 transfer

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Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
55m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€13
Northern Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
57m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€24
Transpennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Accrington and Manchester

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Accrington to Manchester.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Accrington to Manchester.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: hotels often cost less than London, while dining and transit are manageable for tourists with many mid-range options.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
Mid-range
£18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service may be included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is common for good service. Round up or add a little for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.

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Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Manchester.

The train journey from Accrington to Manchester offers pleasant views of the rolling countryside, with glimpses of traditional English towns and rural landscapes, making it a moderately scenic route.
Popular day trips by train from Manchester include Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newton-le-Willows, Chester.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Manchester, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets, public transport, and popular tourist spots. Common scams include fake charity collectors and overcharging by unofficial taxi drivers. It is advisable to use licensed taxis and keep personal belongings secure to avoid theft. Staying aware of surroundings, particularly at night, helps reduce safety risks.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

FAQs: Trains from Accrington to Manchester

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Accrington to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Accrington to Manchester.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Accrington to Manchester

Most Accrington to Manchester trains use the Accrington to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Accrington and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Accrington
Arrival train stations in Manchester

Which Accrington station do trains to Manchester leave from?

Trains from Accrington to Manchester leave from Accrington. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Accrington city centre at Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ.
AccringtonAccrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ+44 8002006060ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Accrington from Accrington city centre

BusA3 · 10m · every ~2 min

Accrington train station facilities and services

Accrington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Accrington.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Accrington.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Accrington: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Accrington: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Accrington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Platform 1: Scooter Friendly Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - step free access from Paxton Street, up steep 50m ramp with handrail or past the car park and a shallower ramp. Platform 2: step free access up gently sloping footpath from Eagle Street. Ticket office is on Leeds/Colne Platform (1), with stepped footbridge between platforms comprising of 25 steps up and 24 steps down with rest platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations Tel: 08002006060, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machine is on Platform 2 near the foot bridge, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Train stations for Accrington to Manchester

Check train stations information for Accrington and Manchester, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.

The train station in Accrington that goes to Manchester is Accrington, which connects to Manchester Victoria.

Most popular train connections from Accrington

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