The average train between Shipley and Nelson takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Shipley 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 Shipley and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shipley is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Nelson at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shipley to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Shipley station and arriving at Nelson station via Burnley Manchester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Shipley to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Shipley to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Shipley to Nelson train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Shipley and Nelson is 28.4 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 1h 3m.