The average train between Luton and Accrington takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Accrington at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Luton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Accrington station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Luton to Accrington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Accrington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Luton to Accrington train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Accrington is 245.8 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Accrington via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 17m.