Accrington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Accrington
With a population of 35,318, Accrington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Accrington to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Accrington
How to Get to Accrington
Plane
Although Accrington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 45 km from Accrington. The shortest domestic flight to Accrington departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Accrington, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Accrington to London takes 2h 06m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £65 for a 3h 18m trip. Located 2.3 km from the city centre, Accrington Huncoat is the busiest station in Accrington. Another popular train station is Accrington Church And Oswaldtwistle, located 2.1 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Accrington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 292 km from Accrington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Accrington, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Accrington takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Thorner, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Accrington
Where to stay in popular areas of Accrington
Most booked hotels in Accrington
Hiring a car in Accrington
Hiring a car in Accrington costs £35 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Accrington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Accrington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.