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

Accrington in January
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Accrington in January
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 28 miles from Accrington. The shortest domestic flight to Accrington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Accrington, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Accrington to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Accrington Huncoat is the busiest station in Accrington. Another popular train station is Accrington Church And Oswaldtwistle, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Accrington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Accrington takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

Although Accrington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 28 miles from Accrington. The shortest domestic flight to Accrington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Accrington, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Accrington to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Accrington Huncoat is the busiest station in Accrington. Another popular train station is Accrington Church And Oswaldtwistle, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Accrington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Accrington takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Accrington

Airlines serving Accrington

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Accrington

Most booked hotels in Accrington

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Hampton by Hilton Blackburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Willows, Blackburn by Marston's Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£48+
Holiday Inn Express Burnley M65, Jct.10
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Astley Bank Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Pilkingtons Guest House Accrington
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+

Hiring a car in Accrington

Hiring a car in Accrington costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Accrington is Compact (Class Compact SUV 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.

Hiring a car in Accrington costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Accrington is Compact (Class Compact SUV 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.