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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Accrington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Accrington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Accrington
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Accrington, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Accrington:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Accrington costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Accrington take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€9. The journey takes 58m versus 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Accrington
How to get from Manchester to Accrington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Accrington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P24109
6:04 AM 0h56 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 7:00 AM Accrington station (ACR) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P24109
6:04 AM 0h56 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 7:00 AM Accrington station (ACR) €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P24122
9:03 AM 0h55 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 9:58 AM Accrington station (ACR) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P24114
7:03 AM 0h57 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 8:00 AM Accrington station (ACR) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers - P24027 · P23916
5:43 AM 1h19 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 7:02 AM Accrington station (ACR) €7 1 One-way 1 transfer - P24118
8:04 AM 0h57 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 9:01 AM Accrington station (ACR) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX540
9:40 PM 1h20 Manchester, Coach Station 11:00 PM Accrington, Bus Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX540
6:20 PM 1h35 Manchester, Coach Station 7:55 PM Accrington, Bus Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Accrington:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Accrington costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Accrington take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Accrington as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Accrington station (ACR).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Accrington, Bus Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Accrington by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Accrington by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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