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The average train between Accrington and Birmingham takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 38m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Accrington to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Accrington to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Birmingham New Street via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 10m.

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