Birmingham to Accrington by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Accrington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Accrington, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:02 View journey
Last train 23:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 145
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey £48.40 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 49m
Train operators 6

Explore Birmingham to Accrington by train

Thinking about travelling from Birmingham to Accrington by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train travel from Birmingham to Accrington

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Birmingham to Accrington:

  • Cheapest ticket: £48.40

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Birmingham to Accrington train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Birmingham to Accrington is at 06:15 and the last is at 23:09. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:02 and the last one is at 22:55. You can expect 28 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 26 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Accrington?

This journey covers a total of 145 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 14 minutes.

How far in advance Birmingham and Accrington tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Birmingham and Accrington are available 2 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Birmingham to Accrington

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Birmingham and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Accrington city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Accrington

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

The trip from Birmingham to Accrington covers a distance of 145 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.