The average train between Nelson and Scotland takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson to Scotland. 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 Scotland. 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 Scotland at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Scotland station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Nelson to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.
Nelson to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Nelson to Scotland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nelson and Scotland is 349.9 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Nelson to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 48m.