The cheapest and fastest trains from Ardrossan to Accrington
Cheapest price
£99
Average price
£149
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ardrossan to Accrington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ardrossan to Accrington will cost around £149 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
To travel from Ardrossan to Accrington you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ardrossan to Accrington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ardrossan to Accrington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £100.
Distance: 263 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£181 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ardrossan to Accrington train times
The table below shows live departures for Ardrossan to Accrington trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:33 Ardrossan Town | 4h29 | 14:02 Accrington | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:51 Ardrossan Town | 4h11 | 15:02 Accrington | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:16 Ardrossan Town | 4h46 | 17:02 Accrington | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:52 Ardrossan Town | 5h10 | 18:02 Accrington | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Ardrossan to Accrington by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
21 Dec
22 Dec
23 Dec
24 Dec
25 Dec
26 Dec
27 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ardrossan to Accrington
Trains from Ardrossan to Accrington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £100 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:23, the last at 11:23. The fastest train covers the 263 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £100 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 07:23 |
Last train 11:23 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Ardrossan to Accrington trainsScotRail trains will get you between Ardrossan and Accrington from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
FAQs: Ardrossan to Accrington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ardrossan to Accrington 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 Accrington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ardrossan and Accrington
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Princes Street
- 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.
Most popular train connections from Ardrossan
More options for your journey from Ardrossan to Accrington
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
