Leicester to Nelson Trains

Leicester to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Nelson takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

5h 10m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain

4h 58m

£40–113

Leicester to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Nelson at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:18 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:18 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:18 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
8:18 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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