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The average train between Accrington and Stafford takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 56m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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  1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 20m
£30–58

Accrington to Stafford train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Stafford. 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 Stafford at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast6h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Stafford? 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 Stafford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Stafford via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 20m.

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