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

The cheapest train tickets from Accrington to Manchester 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 Accrington to Manchester?

The average train journey time from Accrington to Manchester is 1h 5m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 56m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Accrington to Manchester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Accrington to Manchester departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:28.

Train Accrington to Manchester from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Accrington to Manchester on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Accrington	1h 7m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:28	Accrington	57m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:26	Accrington	59m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:01	Accrington	1h 6m	09:07	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:01	Accrington	1h 6m	10:07	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Accrington to Manchester on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Accrington	1h 7m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:28	Accrington	57m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:26	Accrington	59m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:01	Accrington	1h 6m	09:07	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:01	Accrington	1h 6m	10:07	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Accrington to Manchester on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Accrington	1h 7m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:28	Accrington	57m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:26	Accrington	59m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:00	Accrington	1h 6m	09:06	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:01	Accrington	1h 5m	10:06	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Accrington to Manchester on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Accrington	1h 7m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:28	Accrington	57m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:26	Accrington	59m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:00	Accrington	1h 6m	09:06	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:01	Accrington	1h 5m	10:06	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures from Accrington to Manchester on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Accrington	1h 7m	08:07	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	08:28	Accrington	57m	09:25	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:26	Accrington	59m	08:25	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	08:00	Accrington	1h 6m	09:06	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	09:01	Accrington	1h 5m	10:06	Manchester Victoria	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Accrington to Manchester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 50mAverage duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £11	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £23	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration40m	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 Accrington to Manchester 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 Accrington to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Accrington to Manchester 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 Accrington to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Accrington to Manchester is 1h 5m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 56m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Accrington to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Accrington to Manchester?
The earliest train from Accrington to Manchester departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:28.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£16

10/12

£16

Today

£16

12/12

£16

13/12

£16

14/12

£16

15/12

£16

16/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Accrington to Manchester was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £22 for a train ticket from Accrington to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-16.