Train Accrington to Edinburgh from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Edinburgh takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration: 207 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 56m

£47–132

Accrington to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

11:23 PM → 3:47 AM
Arrives next day
4h 23m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:12 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:12 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:12 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:50 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 3:39 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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