How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Accrington?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Accrington start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Accrington?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Accrington is 1h 12m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Accrington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Accrington?

The earliest train from Manchester to Accrington departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:03.

Train Manchester to Accrington from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Accrington on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	08:28	Accrington	Cheapest
Train	09:04	Manchester Victoria	55m	09:59	Accrington	Fastest
Train	07:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	08:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	09:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	09:28	Accrington	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Accrington on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	08:28	Accrington	Cheapest
Train	09:04	Manchester Victoria	55m	09:59	Accrington	Fastest
Train	07:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	08:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	09:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	09:28	Accrington	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Accrington on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	08:28	Accrington	Cheapest
Train	09:04	Manchester Victoria	55m	09:59	Accrington	Fastest
Train	07:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	08:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	09:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	09:28	Accrington	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Accrington on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	08:28	Accrington	Cheapest
Train	09:04	Manchester Victoria	55m	09:59	Accrington	Fastest
Train	07:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	08:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	09:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	09:28	Accrington	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Accrington on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	08:28	Accrington	Cheapest
Train	09:04	Manchester Victoria	55m	09:59	Accrington	Fastest
Train	07:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	08:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:04	Manchester Victoria	57m	09:01	Accrington	No tags
Train	08:15	Manchester Victoria	1h 13m	09:28	Accrington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 21:05 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Accrington

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Accrington. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £12	Average duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £17	Average duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £12	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £16

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Accrington by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Accrington?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Accrington start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Accrington?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Accrington is 1h 12m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Accrington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Accrington?
The earliest train from Manchester to Accrington departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:03.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/11

£15

30/11

£16

Today

£16

02/12

£16

03/12

£16

04/12

£16

05/12

£16

06/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Accrington was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Accrington as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £16 for a train ticket from Manchester to Accrington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-03.