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Nelson to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Carlisle takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson to Carlisle. 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 56m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 26m
£27–74

Nelson to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 116 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Carlisle via Preston in around 2h 26m.

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