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Outbound fromAccrington to Leighton Buzzard by train
It takes an average of 5h 23m to travel from Accrington to Leighton Buzzard by train, over a distance of around 145 miles (234 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Accrington to Leighton Buzzard and tickets for this journey start from £33.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:23 | |
| Departure station | Accrington | |
| Arrival station | Leighton Buzzard | |
| Journey time | From 2h 47m | |
| Distance | 145 miles (234 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £33.20 | |
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Taking the train from Accrington to Leighton Buzzard in 2 hours 47 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Accrington to Leighton Buzzard? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 23 minutes to travel the 145 miles (234 km) from Accrington to Leighton Buzzard by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 47 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 6 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Avanti West Coast for all or at least part of your journey to Leighton Buzzard.
Book train tickets from Accrington to Leighton Buzzard in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £33.20. 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 Leighton Buzzard by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Accrington to Leighton Buzzard
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