The average train between Bournemouth and Accrington takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Accrington. 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 every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Accrington at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Accrington station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Bournemouth to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Bournemouth to Accrington train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bournemouth and Accrington is 338.9 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Accrington via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 39m.