Edinburgh to Nelson Trains

Edinburgh to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Nelson takes 3h 49m 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 49m
Duration: 217 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 9m

£51–116

Edinburgh to Nelson train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 1:24 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 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:12 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
3h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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, November 7, 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, November 8, 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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Frequently asked questions

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