The average train between Accrington and Congleton takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Congleton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Accrington and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Congleton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Congleton station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Accrington to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
Accrington to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Congleton station.
Book your Accrington to Congleton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Metrolink.
The distance between Accrington and Congleton is 66.4 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Congleton via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 34m.