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The average train between Manchester and Nelson takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

1h 55m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rose Grovetrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
  2. Take the train from Rose Grove to Nelsontrain train Preston - Colne / ...
1h 45m
£11–20

Manchester to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Nelson at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Nelson via Rose Grove in around 1h 45m.

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