The average train between Irlam and Accrington takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Irlam 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 hourly between Irlam and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Accrington at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Central and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irlam to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Irlam station and arriving at Accrington station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Irlam to Accrington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Irlam to Accrington train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Accrington station.
Book your Irlam to Accrington train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Irlam and Accrington is 34.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Irlam to Accrington via Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 2h 12m.