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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Nelson is to fly and train which costs £45 - £150 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Nelson is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Beech Tree Close via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Belfast to Nelson?

The distance between Belfast and Nelson is 223 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Nelson without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 35m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Belfast to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Nelson bus from?

Belfast to Nelson bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Nelson bus arrive?

Belfast to Nelson bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1372+ hotels available in Nelson.

Belfast to Nelson - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Nelson by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
5h 4m
£49–148
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
5h 34m
£46–148
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
11h 35m
£95–210
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
6. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
12h 8m
£156–474
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
12h 29m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
6h
£61–155
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
5h 25m
£61–160
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
6h 13m
£54–156
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 52m
£83–225
Car ferry, train via Preston
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
13h 14m
£59–142
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn
14h 40m
£63–147
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Nelsoncar
6h 7m
£76–298

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Nelson.

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Distance: 222.2 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Nelson. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Bolton, take the train to Blackburn, then take the train to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Nelson via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 11h 35m.

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