What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Nelson is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £95 and takes 9h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Nelson is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Beech Tree Close via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Nelson via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Bath to Nelson?

The distance between Bath and Nelson is 231 miles. The road distance is 205.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £95 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Nelson?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Bath to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Nelson bus from?

Bath to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Nelson train from?

Bath to Nelson train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Nelson?

The best way to get from Bath to Nelson is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Bath to Nelson bus arrive?

Bath to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Nelson train arrive?

Bath to Nelson train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Nelson is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Bath to Nelson.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Nelson?

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
6h 18m
£95–159
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 2m
£40–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 52m
Drive 204.6 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Nelsoncar 204.6 mi
3h 45m
£50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
4. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
6h 45m
£118–257
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
7h
£100–152

Bath to Nelson by train

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Distance: 230.1 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Nelson via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Beech Tree Close via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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