The average train between Nelson and Manchester takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Nelson to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rose Grove station.
Nelson to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Nelson to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nelson and Manchester is 39.3 km. The road distance is 55 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Rose Grove to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 53 min.