The average train between Peterborough and Nelson takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Nelson. 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 Peterborough and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Peterborough to Nelson? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Nelson station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Peterborough to Nelson train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Nelson train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Peterborough to Nelson train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Peterborough and Nelson is 191.1 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Nelson via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 4h 12m.