The average train between Derby and Nelson Station takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.
Trains run hourly between Derby and Nelson Station. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Nelson Station at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Nelson Station station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Derby to Nelson Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Nelson Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Derby to Nelson Station train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Derby and Nelson Station is 112.6 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Nelson via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 4h 7m.