There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Accrington by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain Blackpool North - York / ...
3h 20m£28–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 7m£16–43Drive 186 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Accringtoncar 186 mi
3h 26m£46–66Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 52m£87–213Bus via Coach Stn
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stnbus 181
5h 32m£20–44Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 55m£99–270
Scotland to Accrington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Accrington is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Accrington is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £28 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Accrington station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Accrington via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Scotland and Accrington is 209 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Accrington without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £28 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Scotland to Accrington, including transfers.
Scotland to Accrington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Accrington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Accrington is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £28 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Accrington, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Accrington via Preston in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85–200
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95–220
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–95
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £260–300
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Accrington
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Accrington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Scotland to Accrington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Accrington is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Scotland to Accrington.
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