Exeter to Accrington Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Accrington takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

6h 16m
Duration: 285 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 3m

£112–172

Exeter to Accrington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Accrington at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:27 PM → 7:01 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
2:27 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
4:27 PM → 10:01 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
9:14 PM → 9:01 AM
Arrives next day
11h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 4:06 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 6:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.