Cardiff to Nelson Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Nelson takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. 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 15m
Duration: 215 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

5h 34m

£62–116

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 10:22 PM which arrives into Nelson at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:51 PM → 7:08 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 9:04 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
5:55 PM → 11:06 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:42 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
11h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 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, November 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 53m • 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, November 11, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 53m • 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 Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 53m • 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 Friday, November 13, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 53m • 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 11:28 AM
5h 39m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 45m • 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.