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Brighton to Accrington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Accrington takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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.

5h 38m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£122
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain train
5h 47m
£104–147

Brighton to Accrington train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Accrington at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 9m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 2m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 9m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 2m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 9m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 2m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Accrington? 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Accrington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Accrington, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Accrington via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 47m.

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