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Outbound fromAndover to Accrington by train
It takes an average of 8h 5m to travel from Andover to Accrington by train, over a distance of around 179 miles (289 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Andover to Accrington and tickets for this journey start from £236.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:45 | |
| Departure station | Andover | |
| Arrival station | Accrington | |
| Journey time | From 5h 55m | |
| Distance | 179 miles (289 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £236.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Travelling from Andover to Accrington by train
Looking to travel from Andover to Accrington by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 5 minutes to travel from Andover to Accrington by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 55 minutes though. You'll usually find 8 trains per day running along the 179 miles (289 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Accrington, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway or TransPennine Express to get to Accrington. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Andover to Accrington in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £236.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Andover to Accrington
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Andover to Accrington is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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