There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Nelson Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain Preston - Colne / ...
2h 56m£23–64Bus, line 152 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
4h 46mDrive 90.2 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Nelson Stationcar 90.2 mi
1h 47m£23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
- Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Interchangebus M6
3h 22m£32–55
Carlisle to Nelson Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Nelson Station is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Nelson Station is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Nelson via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Carlisle and Nelson Station is 117 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Nelson Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £23 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Carlisle to Nelson Station, including transfers.
Carlisle to Nelson Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Nelson Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Nelson Station is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £23 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Nelson Station, England?
You can take a train from Carlisle to Nelson via Preston in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Interchange via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Carlisle to Nelson Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Carlisle to Nelson Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Nelson Station is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Carlisle to Nelson Station.
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