Liverpool to Nelson Trains

Liverpool to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Nelson takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 62 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Liverpool to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:15 PM → 5:04 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 7:08 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 9:04 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
8:15 PM → 11:06 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Nelson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.