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Wakefield to Accrington trains

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The average train between Wakefield and Accrington takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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.

1h 49m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Accrington train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Accrington at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 38m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 37m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 38m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Accrington, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Accrington hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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