The cheapest and fastest trains from Halifax to Accrington
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Halifax to Accrington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halifax to Accrington will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Halifax for Accrington every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Halifax to Accrington
Trains from Halifax to Accrington run on average 4 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 41m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 06:13 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Halifax to Accrington trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Halifax and Accrington from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Halifax to Accrington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halifax 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 Halifax and Accrington
- Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station Lift access to platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are open during station opening hours. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk from the station.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Horton Street. (200 yards from the Station)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- 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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