The average train between Sheffield and Nelson Station takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Nelson Station. 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 Sheffield and Nelson Station. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Nelson Station at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sheffield to Nelson Station? 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 Sheffield to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Nelson Station station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Sheffield to Nelson Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Nelson Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Sheffield to Nelson Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Sheffield and Nelson Station is 70.4 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Nelson via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 3h 30m.