How to get from Accrington to Liverpool by train?

From Accrington to Liverpool by train

To get from Accrington to Liverpool in Liverpool, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Accrington station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Ormskirk station to Moorfields station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Accrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Accrington
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Ormskirk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ormskirk
    31 min
  • 6
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moorfields
    33 min
  • 8
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Accrington to Liverpool by train via NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Accrington to Liverpool in Liverpool, take the NORTHERN train from Accrington station to Preston station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Accrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Accrington
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Accrington to Liverpool

The distance between Accrington, Liverpool and Liverpool, Liverpool is approximately 72.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Accrington to Liverpool by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Liverpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Accrington

Accrington is located at Accrington, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Accrington.

Bus stations close to Accrington:

  • Accrington
  • King Street
  • Ellison Street

Public transport stations close to Liverpool, Liverpool

Liverpool is located at Dale Street, Liverpool and the nearest public transport station is Chapel Street (Stop Ea).

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool Lime Street
  • Liverpool James Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Chapel Street (Stop Ea)
  • Castle Street (Stop La)
  • Derby Square (Stop Lc)

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Accrington to Liverpool by train via NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Accrington to Liverpool in Liverpool, take the NORTHERN train from Accrington station to Preston station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Accrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Accrington
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Accrington and Liverpool?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Accrington to Liverpool?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Accrington station near Accrington in North West to Preston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Preston station near Liverpool in Liverpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Accrington to Liverpool by train?

    The total travel time between Accrington in North West and Liverpool in Liverpool by train is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Accrington station near Accrington in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the Preston station, which is closest to Liverpool in Liverpool.