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Outbound fromLancaster to Accrington by train
It takes an average of 2h 8m to travel from Lancaster to Accrington by train, over a distance of around 27 miles (44 km). There are normally 67 trains per day travelling from Lancaster to Accrington and tickets for this journey start from £11.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:26 | |
| Departure station | Lancaster | |
| Arrival station | Accrington | |
| Journey time | From 53m | |
| Distance | 27 miles (44 km) | |
| Frequency | 67 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £11.70 | |
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Taking the train from Lancaster to Accrington in 53 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Lancaster to Accrington? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 8 minutes to travel the 27 miles (44 km) from Lancaster to Accrington by train, although you can get there in as little as 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 67 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Lancaster to Accrington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £11.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Accrington by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Accrington
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Lancaster to Accrington is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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