How to travel from Manchester to Accrington

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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 prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 19 miles (31 km)

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€16

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€8

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Cheapest

1h 27m

Average total duration

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57m

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30m

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1h 53m

Average total duration

1h 23m

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Manchester to Accrington

How to get from Manchester to Accrington by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Accrington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)L09645 · Y25201
09:43AM1h19
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:02AMAccrington station (ACR)
$211One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540
06:15PM1h35
Manchester, Coach Station
07:50PMAccrington, Bus Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25133
09:03AM0h55
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
09:58AMAccrington station (ACR)
$211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y25139
08:04AM0h57
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
09:01AMAccrington station (ACR)
$221One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)L09560 · L05426
09:15AM1h13
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:28AMAccrington station (ACR)
$211One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)L09669 · Y25267
08:45AM1h17
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:02AMAccrington station (ACR)
$211One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540
10:10PM1h20
Manchester, Coach Station
11:30PMAccrington, Bus Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Accrington

Travel to Accrington easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Accrington.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Accrington including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Accrington is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Accrington:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Accrington costing on average $18 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Accrington is by train with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Accrington take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 20m.

The distance from Manchester to Accrington is approximately 19 miles (31 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Accrington is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Accrington:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Accrington, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, The Burnley Bus Company, The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Accrington by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Accrington by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Accrington with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Accrington often also extend their vacation to go to London, Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Accrington and these popular destinations at a great price.

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