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Dover Priory to Accrington by train

First train

14:00

Last train

19:48

Departure station

Dover Priory

Arrival station

Accrington

Journey time

From 6h 50m

Distance

238 miles (384 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southeastern

Take the train from Dover Priory to Accrington in 6 hours 50 minutes

If you want to travel from Dover Priory to Accrington by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Dover Priory to Accrington by train to take around 7 hours 48 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 6 hours 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 238 miles (384 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Accrington. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or Southeastern. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from Dover Priory to Accrington are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Dover Priory to Accrington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Dover Priory and Accrington by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Dover Priory to Accrington is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Dover Priory to Accrington?

No, there are no direct train services from Dover Priory to Accrington. Travelling from Dover Priory to Accrington by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Dover Priory to Accrington leave?

The first train from Dover Priory to Accrington leaves at 14:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Dover Priory to Accrington leave?

The last train from Dover Priory to Accrington leaves at 19:48. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Dover Priory and Accrington by train?

Trains travelling from Dover Priory to Accrington cover a distance of around 238 miles (384 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Accrington to Dover Priory.

Cheap train tickets from Dover Priory to Accrington

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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