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The average train between Accrington and Edinburgh takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Edinburgh. 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 20m
Duration
207 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 57m
£46–120

Accrington to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 28m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper4h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Accrington to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 3h 57m.

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