Luton to Nelson Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Nelson takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 47m
Duration: 265 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain

5h 6m

£67–146

Luton to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:56 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
5h 5m • 2 changes
10:54 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
7h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:08 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:57 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 3:04 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
12:43 PM → 5:04 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 7:08 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:38 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:38 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:38 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:38 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton 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.