The average train between London and Nelson takes 4h 13m 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.
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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Nelson. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Nelson station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
London to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nelson station.
Book your London to Nelson train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Nelson is 293.9 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from London Euston to Nelson via Preston in around 3h 56m.