The average train between Nelson and Leeds takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson to Leeds. 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 Nelson and Leeds. 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 Leeds at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Central and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Leeds station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Nelson to Leeds train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Nelson to Leeds train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
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The distance between Nelson and Leeds is 43 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 1h 4m.