The average train between Sheffield and Accrington takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Accrington at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Accrington station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Sheffield to Accrington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Accrington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Accrington station.
Book your Sheffield to Accrington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Sheffield and Accrington is 71.9 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Accrington via Leeds in around 2h 31m.