Nelson to Widnes Trains

Nelson to Widnes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Widnes takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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 11m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...

3h 7m

£23–61

Nelson to Widnes train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Widnes. 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 Widnes at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

11:55 AM → 2:43 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 4:43 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 5:43 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:55 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:55 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:55 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:55 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:55 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:22 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
3:23 PM → 6:43 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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