Train Edinburgh to Accrington from £86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Accrington takes 3h 24m 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 24m
Duration: 207 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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3h 22m

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Edinburgh to Accrington train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Accrington at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 14, 2026

6:51 PM → 10:07 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:14 PM → 6:01 AM
Arrives next day
9h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 15, 2026

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
12:52 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 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 Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 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 Thursday, June 18, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 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, June 19, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 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, June 20, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 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

Frequently asked questions

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