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How to get fromAccrington to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Accrington to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 41 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Dagenham Roadbus bus 41
    1h 38m
    £13–22

  2. Drive  25.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Accrington to Greater Manchestercar car 25.3 mi
    39 min
    £7–9

  3. Line 464 bus, bus, line 111 bus

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Bus Stationbus bus 464
    2. Take the bus from Bus station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Horton Roadbus bus 111
    2h 4m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Accrington to Greater Manchestertaxi taxi 25.3 mi
    39 min
    £110–140

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 54m
    £17–31

  6. Bus, line 111 bus

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X41
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Horton Roadbus bus 111
    2h 4m

Accrington to Greater Manchester by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Infant Street to Horton Road via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Accrington to St Mary's via Preston, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 1h 54m.

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