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Sunderland to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Nelson takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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.

4h 50m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 58m
£56–118

Sunderland to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Nelson at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 158.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Nelson via Newcastle, Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 4h 58m.

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