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The average train between Edinburgh and Nelson takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

3h 48m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train Preston - Colne / ...
4h 10m
£52–117

Edinburgh to Nelson train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Nelson at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 17m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 26m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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  • Distance: 216.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Nelson via Preston in around 4h 10m.

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