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 Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m 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 FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Accrington takes 105 km and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 113 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 £28 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Accrington.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Accrington is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.