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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain train
    3h 49m
    £56–94

  2. Drive  111.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Accringtoncar car 111.5 mi
    2h 35m
    £28–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 158
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    5h 7m

  4. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train
    4h 9m
    £31–100

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    5h 19m

Leicester to Accrington by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Accrington via Sheffield and Leeds in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Warner Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 19m.

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