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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Nelson is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Nelson is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Beech Tree Close via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Bristol to Nelson?

The distance between Bristol and Nelson is 220 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Bristol to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Nelson bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Nelson train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Nelson?

The best way to get from Bristol to Nelson is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Bristol to Nelson bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Nelson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Nelson is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Bristol to Nelson.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol 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
5h 39m
£94–152
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
7h 8m
£39–97
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
5h 51m
Drive 198.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Nelsoncar 198.8 mi
3h 24m
£49–70
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
5h 47m
£99–143

Bristol to Nelson by train

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Distance: 218.8 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Beech Tree Close via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 5h 51m.

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