Portsmouth to Accrington train

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Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ travel companies
Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Regionale
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Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ travel companies
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Compare train for Portsmouth to Accrington

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Accrington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, and a train costs an average of £128.

Distance: 340 km

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£128

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£59

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7h 32m

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7h 2m

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9h 41m

Average total duration

9h 11m

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Compare prices and tickets Portsmouth to Accrington by train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Accrington

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Trains from Portsmouth to Accrington run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £128 but you can travel from only £59 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 17:23. The fastest train covers the 340 km distance in 7h 2m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £59
Distance
340 km
Average train duration
7h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
£128
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
7h 2m
First train
06:13
Last train
17:23
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £59

FAQs: Portsmouth to Accrington train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.

FAQs
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Accrington is by coach, costing approximately £59.
Accrington is a small town with a few attractions, so a day or two is generally sufficient to explore its local highlights and enjoy a leisurely visit.
The cost of a train ticket from Portsmouth to Accrington can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £128, while the average price tends to be around £128.
The train distance from Portsmouth to Accrington is 340 km.
The last train from Portsmouth to Accrington departs at 17:23.
Booking trains from Portsmouth to Accrington in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Portsmouth to Accrington covers a distance of 340 km and takes approximately 7h 2m. Trains run 2 per day.
There is no night train service from Portsmouth to Accrington.
The train station in Portsmouth that goes to Accrington is Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), and it arrives at Accrington station (ACR).
To travel from Portsmouth to Accrington, you can take a train.
The first train from Portsmouth to Accrington leaves at 6:13.
Trains from Portsmouth to Accrington run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Portsmouth to Accrington.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Portsmouth to Accrington.

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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Accrington

Portsmouth
Accrington
The major train station for departures in Portsmouth is Portsmouth & Southsea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth & Southsea for your trip from Portsmouth to Accrington.
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
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  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Concourse and car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J

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