The average train between Ilford and Accrington takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford 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.
Trains run hourly between Ilford and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Accrington at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Accrington station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Ilford to Accrington train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Euston station.
Ilford to Accrington train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ilford to Accrington train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ilford and Accrington is 294 km. The road distance is 379 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.