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How to get fromCongleton to Accringtonby train, bus, tram, car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Congleton to Accrington by train, bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain
    2h 45m
    £18–50

  2. Drive 47.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Congleton to Accringtoncar47.2 mi
    1h 8m
    £12–17

  3. Line 38 bus, train, tram, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus38
    2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Shudehilltram
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to BroadwaybusX41
    2h 55m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Congleton to Accringtontaxi47.2 mi
    1h 8m
    £95–120

  5. Line 38 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus38
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain
    3h 4m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk076 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner StreetbusX41
    4h 40m

  7. Line 130 bus, tram, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wythenshawe Interchangebus130
    2. Take the tram from Wythenshawe Town Centre to Shudehilltram
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner StreetbusX41
    5h 9m

Congleton to Accrington by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Congleton, England and Accrington, England?

You can take a train from Congleton to Accrington via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Warner Street via Hollington Drive, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 40m.

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