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How to get fromGlasgow to Accringtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Accrington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    3h 21m
    £49–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    7h 36m
    £35–59

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    5h 39m

  4. Drive  186 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Accringtoncar car 186 mi
    3h 26m
    £47–67

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 26m
    £70–191

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 48m
    £71–203

  7. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Accringtontrain train
    7h 37m
    £64–166

Glasgow to Accrington by train

Calendar227Weekly Trains
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Accrington via Preston in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Warner Street via Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 39m.

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