The average train between Halifax and Nelson takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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.
Trains run hourly between Halifax and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Manchester Road and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Nelson station via Burnley Manchester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Halifax to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nelson station.
Book your Halifax to Nelson train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Halifax and Nelson is 26.4 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Nelson via Burnley Manchester Road and Burnley Central in around 1h 39m.