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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Accrington to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€69
Average price
€69
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Accrington to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Accrington to Edinburgh will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Accrington for Edinburgh on Wed, Feb 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 250 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Accrington to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Accrington to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €100.
Distance: 250 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Accrington to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Accrington to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:12 AM Accrington | 3h25 | 10:37 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Accrington to Edinburgh
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Trains from Accrington to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 250 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 250 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 20:15 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) from Accrington to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Accrington and Edinburgh from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Trains from Accrington to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Accrington to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Accrington to Edinburgh
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 15:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Platform 1: Scooter Friendly Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - step free access from Paxton Street, up steep 50m ramp with handrail or past the car park and a shallower ramp. Platform 2: step free access up gently sloping footpath from Eagle Street. Ticket office is on Leeds/Colne Platform (1), with stepped footbridge between platforms comprising of 25 steps up and 24 steps down with rest platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations Tel: 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machine is on Platform 2 near the foot bridge
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, next to ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Eagel Street, next to entrance to station carpark.
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Information Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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