Cardiff to Nelson Trains

Cardiff to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Nelson takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

6h 8m
Duration: 215 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain

5h 34m

£63–118

Cardiff to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Nelson at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 3:04 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 5:04 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 7:08 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 9:04 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:28 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Nelson? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Cardiff to Nelson train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 3:04 PM

11:40 AM → 5:04 PM

1:55 PM → 7:08 PM

3:56 PM → 9:04 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:28 AM

5:48 AM → 11:28 AM

6:46 AM → 12:28 PM

7:53 AM → 1:28 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:28 AM

5:48 AM → 11:28 AM

6:46 AM → 12:28 PM

7:53 AM → 1:28 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:28 AM

5:48 AM → 11:28 AM

6:46 AM → 12:28 PM

7:53 AM → 1:28 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Cardiff to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

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Cardiff to Nelson train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 3:04 PM

11:40 AM → 5:04 PM

1:55 PM → 7:08 PM

3:56 PM → 9:04 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:28 AM

5:48 AM → 11:28 AM

6:46 AM → 12:28 PM

7:53 AM → 1:28 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:28 AM

5:48 AM → 11:28 AM

6:46 AM → 12:28 PM

7:53 AM → 1:28 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:28 AM

5:48 AM → 11:28 AM

6:46 AM → 12:28 PM

7:53 AM → 1:28 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Nelson

Alternative transport options