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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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$19 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Accrington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Accrington:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Accrington costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Accrington take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 7 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 train and bus 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 National Express, The Burnley Bus Company, The Blackburn Bus Company to go to Accrington by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express to go to Accrington by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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