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The average train between Edinburgh and Accrington takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Accrington at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Accrington station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Edinburgh to Accrington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Accrington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Accrington station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Accrington is 250.2 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Accrington via Preston in around 3h 21m.
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