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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Accrington is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Accrington is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Accrington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Printworks and arriving at Warner Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Accrington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Accrington. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Accrington?

The distance between Manchester and Accrington is 34 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Accrington without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £14 - £15.

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

The train from Manchester Victoria to Accrington takes 56 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Accrington bus from?

Manchester to Accrington bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Accrington train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Accrington?

The best way to get from Manchester to Accrington is to train which takes 56 min and costs £14 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Manchester to Accrington bus arrive?

Manchester to Accrington bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Warner Street station.

Where does the Manchester to Accrington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Accrington?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Accrington is 22 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Manchester to Accrington.

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

Book your Manchester to Accrington train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Accrington?

There are 1144+ hotels available in Accrington.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Accrington?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Accrington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester to Accrington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Accrington by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Manchester Victoria to AccringtonManchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
56 min
£14–15
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Accrington22.4 mi
47 min
£3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Printworks to Warner StreetX41
1h 14m
Train via Blackburn
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to BlackburnRochdale - Clitheroe / ...
1h 17m
£8–21
Drive 22 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Accrington22 mi
31 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Accrington22 mi
31 min
£50–60

Manchester to Accrington by train

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Distance: 33.5 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Accrington 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–15 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, The Blackburn Bus Company operates a bus from Printworks to Warner Street every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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