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The average train between London and Nelson takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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.

4h 10m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

London to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between London and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 17m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London 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.

Map of how to get from London to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from London Euston to Nelson via Preston in around 3h 56m.

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