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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Accrington is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £40 - £85 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Accrington is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Accrington?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Accrington station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Belfast to Accrington?

The distance between Belfast and Accrington is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Accrington without a car is to car ferry and bus and train via Glasgow which takes 10h 43m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Belfast to Accrington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Accrington bus from?

Belfast to Accrington bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Accrington bus arrive?

Belfast to Accrington bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Accrington?

There are 1163+ hotels available in Accrington.

Belfast to Accrington - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Accrington by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain
4h 24m
£40–174
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 54m
£39–164
Car ferry, bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
10h 43m
£67–153
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 18m
£91–380
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
12h 12m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Accringtontrain
5h 16m
£67–196
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain
4h 35m
£55–162
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain
5h 10m
£54–152
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
13h 55m
£51–92
Car ferry, bus, train #2
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
14h 4m
£43–81
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Accringtoncar
6h 21m
£76–117

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Accrington.

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Distance: 231.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Accrington, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Accrington. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Accrington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Accrington via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 10h 43m.

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