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

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Accrington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Leeds

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 3m
    £76–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 540
    6h 50m
    £35–60

  3. Drive  208 mi

    1. Drive from London to Accringtoncar car 208 mi
    4h 17m
    £52–74

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train
    4h 40m
    £83–307

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Accringtontrain train Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
    4h 10m
    £74–119

  6. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    6h 52m

  7. Bus via Manchester #2

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    7h 2m

  8. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain train
    6h 47m
    £104–363

London to Accrington by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Accrington via Leeds in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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