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Liverpool to Nelson trains

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The average train between Liverpool and Nelson takes 2h 55m 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 55m
Duration
62 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train Preston - Colne / ...
2h 41m
£18–37

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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 61.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson via Preston in around 2h 41m.

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