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The average train between Nelson and Nottingham takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson to Nottingham. 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 43m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rose Grove to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 30m
£47–79

Nelson to Nottingham train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 1:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Rose Grove and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways10h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolinkEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Nottingham? 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 Nelson to Nottingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Nottingham via Rose Grove, Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 30m.

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