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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 via Crewe

    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
    4h 17m
    £41–113

  2. Drive  144 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Accringtoncar car 144 mi
    3h 8m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

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

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Accringtontrain train Manchester Victoria - Blackburn / ...
    4h 27m
    £48–93

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warner Streetbus bus X41
    5h 42m

Northampton to Accrington by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Warner Street via Coventry, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 7m.

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