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How to get fromEdinburgh to Accringtonby train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Accrington by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    3h 22m
    £43–127

  2. Drive 183.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Accringtoncar car 183.7 mi
    3h 42m
    £46–66

  3. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Accringtontrain train
    6h 7m
    £92–220

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 53m
    £134–197

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 40m
    £74–170

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 46m
    £76–180

Edinburgh to Accrington by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Accrington, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Accrington via Preston in around 3h 22m.

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