Edinburgh to Nelson Trains

Edinburgh to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

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: £92
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 9m

£67–135

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 Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:28 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:27 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:27 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:51 AM → 3:04 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 5:04 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 7:08 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 9:04 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

1:01 AM → 6:27 AM
5h 26m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:27 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:27 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 35m • 1 change

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