The average train between Birmingham and Nelson Station takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Nelson Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Nelson Station. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Nelson Station at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Nelson Station station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Birmingham to Nelson Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Nelson Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nelson station.
Book your Birmingham to Nelson Station train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Nelson Station is 152 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Nelson via Preston in around 3h 32m.