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Birmingham to Nelson Station trains

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The average train between Birmingham and Nelson Station takes 3h 26m 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.

3h 26m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train Preston - Colne / ...
3h 32m
£43–71

Birmingham to Nelson Station train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Nelson Station. The earliest departure is at 6:05 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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Nelson Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Nelson Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Nelson Station, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Nelson via Preston in around 3h 32m.

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