What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Congleton?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Congleton is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Congleton?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Congleton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Congleton via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Accrington to Congleton?

The distance between Accrington and Congleton is 60 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Congleton without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £23 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Congleton?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Accrington to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Congleton train from?

Accrington to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Congleton?

The best way to get from Accrington to Congleton is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Accrington to Congleton train arrive?

Accrington to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Congleton is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Accrington to Congleton.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Congleton?

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Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Congleton.

Accrington to Congleton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Congleton by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congletontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent
2h 34m
£24–46
Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Congletoncar 47.7 mi
1h 14m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2h 56m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Accrington to Congletontaxi 47.7 mi
1h 14m
£100–120
Bus, line 130 bus
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to Bus Stationbus 130
5h 10m

Accrington to Congleton by train and tram

112Weekly Services

2h 34mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Accrington to Congleton.

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Distance: 59.6 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Congleton, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Congleton via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, The Blackburn Bus Company operates a bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchange every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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