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Weymouth to Accrington by train

First train

09:20

Last train

10:29

Departure station

Weymouth

Arrival station

Accrington

Journey time

From 7h 32m

Distance

217 miles (349 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast

Taking the train from Weymouth to Accrington in 7 hours 32 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Weymouth to Accrington? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 7 hours 37 minutes to travel the 217 miles (349 km) from Weymouth to Accrington by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway to Accrington. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Weymouth to Accrington in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Weymouth 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 Weymouth and Accrington by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Weymouth to Accrington is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Weymouth to Accrington?

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

What time does the first train from Weymouth to Accrington leave?

The first train from Weymouth to Accrington leaves at 09:20. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Weymouth to Accrington leave?

The last train from Weymouth to Accrington leaves at 10:29. 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 Weymouth and Accrington by train?

Trains travelling from Weymouth to Accrington cover a distance of around 217 miles (349 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

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

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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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