Trains tickets from Preston to Accrington

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Next departures for Preston to Accrington on September 30
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Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
AccringtonNo tags
Northern
Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
AccringtonNo tags
Northern
Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
AccringtonNo tags
Northern
Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
AccringtonNo tags
Northern
Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
AccringtonNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to Accrington.

Bus
Average Price$6 - $7Average Duration1h 18m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$15 - $17Average Duration28m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Preston to Accrington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Accrington. The journey takes about 1 hour 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51bus per day
1h 18mAverage Duration
$6Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Preston to Accrington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$15
Average train trip duration28m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure7:23am
Distance14 miles (22 km)
Latest train departure7:24pm

Preston to Accrington Train

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$14
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Preston to Accrington was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $14

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Preston to Accrington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Accrington you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Preston and Accrington, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Preston to Accrington.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Accrington to Preston

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