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How to get fromEdinburgh to Accringtonby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Accrington by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    3h 20m
    £68–128

  2. Drive 183.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Accringtoncar car 183.7 mi
    3h 42m
    £45–65

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 31m
    £70–182

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 52m
    £141–207

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 49m
    £80–202

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Accringtontrain train
    7h 33m
    £72–184

Edinburgh to Accrington by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Accrington, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Accrington via Preston in around 3h 20m.

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