The average train between Leeds and Nelson takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Manchester Road and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Nelson station via Burnley Manchester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Leeds to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Leeds to Nelson train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leeds and Nelson is 43 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 1h 3m.