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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Edinburgh takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson to Edinburgh. 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 34m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
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Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£49–126

Nelson to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 216.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nelson to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 23m.

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