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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Nelson is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 3m.

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 1h 3m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Nelson station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Market Square 22 and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

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 Ystrad Mynach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Bristol to Nelson?

The distance between Bristol and Nelson is 53 miles. The road distance is 46.4 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 2h 8m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Nelson train from?

Bristol to Nelson train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 2h 8m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Bristol to Nelson bus arrive?

Bristol to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Bristol to Nelson train arrive?

Bristol to Nelson train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Nelson is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Bristol to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Nelson.

Bristol to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Nelson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2h 8m
£19–38
Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Nelsoncar 46.2 mi
1h 3m
£12–17
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 22 to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 10bus 50
3. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus C16
3h 8m
£13–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Nelsontaxi 46.2 mi
1h 3m
£200–240
Bus, line 151 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q5 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 151 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus 7
3h 30m

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Distance: 53.2 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Cardiff Central, Ystrad Mynach, and Ystrad Mynach Station in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Kingsway K14, Market Square 22, and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9 in around 3h 8m.

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