How to get from Accrington to Heywood by bus and train?

From Accrington to Heywood by bus and train

To get from Accrington to Heywood in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Accrington station to Rochdale station. Next, take the 471 bus from Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A) station to Pilsworth Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 471471
Walk to Heywood
Leaves from Accrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Accrington
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Headbolt Lane
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Bolton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pilsworth Road
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heywood
    Walk to
    Heywood
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Accrington to Heywood by bus

To get from Accrington to Heywood in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X41 bus from Accrington station to Coach And Horses station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 481 bus and finally take the 471 bus from Bury Interchange station to Pilsworth Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X41X41
Bus - 481481
Bus - 471471
Walk to Heywood
Leaves from Accrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Accrington
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Manchester City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach And Horses
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Bury
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pilsworth Road
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Heywood
    Walk to
    Heywood
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Accrington to Heywood

The distance between Accrington, North West and Heywood, North West is approximately 43.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Accrington to Heywood by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Accrington

Accrington is located at Accrington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Rail Station.

Bus stations close to Accrington:

  • Rail Station
  • Accrington
  • Ellison Street

Public transport stations close to Heywood, North West

Heywood is located at Heywood, North West and the nearest public transport station is Pilsworth Road.

Bus stations close to Heywood:

  • Pilsworth Road
  • St James Street
  • Mellor Brow

Related Routes

From Accrington to Heywood by bus

To get from Accrington to Heywood in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X41 bus from Accrington station to Coach And Horses station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 481 bus and finally take the 471 bus from Bury Interchange station to Pilsworth Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X41X41
Bus - 481481
Bus - 471471
Walk to Heywood
Leaves from Accrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Accrington
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Manchester City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach And Horses
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Bury
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pilsworth Road
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Heywood
    Walk to
    Heywood
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Heywood?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 471.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Accrington to Heywood?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line X41, Bus line 481, Bus line 471.

  • Is there a direct train between Accrington and Heywood?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Accrington to Heywood?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Headbolt Lane station near Accrington in Accrington to Rochdale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rochdale station near Heywood in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Accrington to Heywood by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Accrington in Accrington and Heywood in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Accrington to get to Heywood?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Headbolt Lane station near Accrington in Accrington.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Accrington and Heywood?

    Get off the train at the Rochdale stop, which is closest to Heywood in North West.