There are 6 ways to get from Accrington to Congleton by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill InterchangeX41
2h 58mDrive 47.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Accrington to Congleton47.5 mi
1h 9m£12–17Train
- Take the train from Accrington to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congleton
3h 8m£16–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Accrington to Congleton47.5 mi
1h 9m£100–120Train, line 38 bus
- Take the train from Accrington to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Crewe
- Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to West Street38
3h 9mBus, line 130 bus
- Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill InterchangeX41
- Take the bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to Bus Station130
5h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Congleton is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Accrington to Congleton is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Congleton via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Accrington and Congleton is 52 miles. The road distance is 47.8 miles.
The best way to get from Accrington to Congleton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Accrington to Congleton, including transfers.
Accrington to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
The best way to get from Accrington to Congleton is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 3h 8m.
Accrington to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Congleton is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Accrington to Congleton.
What companies run services between Accrington, England and Congleton, England?
The Blackburn Bus Company operates a bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchange hourly, and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Accrington to Congleton via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 8m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Accrington to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congleton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £3–5
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- hello@blackburnbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-blackburn-bus-company/
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to West Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
Bus from Wythenshawe Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- £100–120
Z Cars
- Phone
- +44 1254 872 999
Max Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1254 555 555
- Website
- maxtaxis.co.uk
Arrow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1254 872 777
Accrington Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1254 492 013
- Website
- accringtontaxis.co.uk
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