Cardiff to Accrington Trains

Cardiff to Accrington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Accrington takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Accrington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

4h 45m

£60–112

Cardiff to Accrington train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Accrington at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:11 PM → 7:11 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Accrington? 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.

Cardiff to Accrington trains

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Train

Cardiff to Accrington train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:11 PM → 7:11 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM

5:48 AM → 11:02 AM

6:46 AM → 12:02 PM

7:53 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM

5:48 AM → 11:02 AM

6:46 AM → 12:02 PM

7:53 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM

5:48 AM → 11:02 AM

6:46 AM → 12:02 PM

7:53 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM

5:48 AM → 11:02 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Accrington, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Cardiff to Accrington trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Cardiff to Accrington train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:11 PM → 7:11 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM

5:48 AM → 11:02 AM

6:46 AM → 12:02 PM

7:53 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM

5:48 AM → 11:02 AM

6:46 AM → 12:02 PM

7:53 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM

5:48 AM → 11:02 AM

6:46 AM → 12:02 PM

7:53 AM → 1:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:02 AM

5:48 AM → 11:02 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Accrington, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Accrington

Alternative transport options

9:11 PM → 7:11 AM
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