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Southampton to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Nelson takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

6h 44m
Duration
274 mi
Distance
£154
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train
7h
£125–194

Southampton to Nelson train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Nelson at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 7h.

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