Glasgow to Nelson Trains

Glasgow to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Nelson takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 55m
Duration: 217 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Glasgow to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

11:40 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
6h 47m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

4:28 AM → 8:28 AM
4h • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

4:28 AM → 8:28 AM
4h • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:26 AM → 8:28 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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