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Swansea to Accrington trains

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The average train between Swansea and Accrington takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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.

6h 6m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Swansea to Accrington train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Accrington at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited5h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesLumoNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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.

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  • Distance: 251.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Accrington via Crewe and Preston in around 5h 44m.

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