The average train between Nelson and Shipley takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson to Shipley. 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 Shipley. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Shipley at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Central and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Shipley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Nelson to Shipley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Nelson to Shipley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
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The distance between Nelson and Shipley is 28.4 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 1h 4m.