Nelson to Widnes Trains

Nelson to Widnes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Widnes takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson to Widnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
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3h 6m

£27–68

Nelson to Widnes train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Widnes. 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 Widnes at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

1:57 PM → 4:43 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 5:21 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
3:57 PM → 6:21 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
4:57 PM → 7:43 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:24 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:43 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:57 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes

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