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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train
    3h 50m
    £45–122

  2. Drive 144.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Accringtoncar car 144.7 mi
    3h 6m
    £36–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    4h 7m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    4h 7m

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    6h 16m

Northampton to Accrington by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Accrington via Rugby, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Warner Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 7m.

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