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Milton Keynes to Accrington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Milton Keynes and Accrington takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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.

4h 16m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train
3h 20m
£31–123

Milton Keynes to Accrington train times

Trains run hourly between Milton Keynes and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Accrington at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLumoNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    LumoAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsLumoNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLumoNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milton Keynes 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.

Map of how to get from Milton Keynes to Accrington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Accrington, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Accrington via Crewe and Preston in around 3h 20m.

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