The average train between Bradford and Nelson takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford to Nelson. 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 Bradford and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Manchester Road and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Nelson station via Burnley Manchester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Bradford to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.
Bradford to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Bradford to Nelson train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bradford and Nelson is 29.7 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Road hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 43 min.