The average train between Swindon and Accrington takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 every 2 hours between Swindon and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Accrington at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Accrington station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Swindon to Accrington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Accrington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Swindon to Accrington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Accrington is 247.2 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Accrington via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 32m.