Train Edinburgh to Accrington from £77 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

3h 19m
Duration: 207 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Accrington train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:12 PM → 11:34 PM
3h 22m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:00 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:00 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:00 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:51 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 6:06 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 8:06 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

1:01 AM → 6:00 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:00 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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