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How to get fromGloucester to Accringtonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Accrington by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 29m
    £69–110

  2. Drive  155 mi

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    1. Drive from Gloucester to Accringtoncar car 155 mi
    2h 44m
    £39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    6h 32m

  4. Train via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Accringtontrain train
    5h 46m
    £77–128

  5. Bus, line 464 bus

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus 464
    7h 36m

Gloucester to Accrington by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Accrington via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Warner Street via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 32m.

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