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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Nelson via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Nelson?

The distance between Cardiff and Nelson is 217 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cardiff to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nelson bus from?

Cardiff to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Nelson train from?

Cardiff to Nelson train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Nelson?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Nelson is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Cardiff to Nelson bus arrive?

Cardiff to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Nelson train arrive?

Cardiff to Nelson train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Nelson is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
5h 34m
£63–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Bus Stationbus 216 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 51m
£32–46
Drive 203.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Nelsoncar 203.2 mi
4h 13m
£51–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 47m
£61–97
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
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
8h 17m
£66–101

Cardiff to Nelson by train

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Distance: 215.3 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nelson via Crewe and Preston in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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