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Cardiff to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Nelson takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. 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 12m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train
5h 34m
£75–142

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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nelson via Crewe and Preston in around 5h 34m.

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