The average train between Plymouth and Accrington takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 every 2 hours between Plymouth and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Accrington at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Accrington station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Plymouth to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Accrington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Plymouth to Accrington train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Plymouth and Accrington is 395.3 km. The road distance is 517 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly 4 times a week. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 2m.