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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Nelson is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Nelson is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Nelson via Leeds and Burnley Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Derby to Nelson?

The distance between Derby and Nelson is 115 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Derby to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Nelson bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Nelson train from?

Derby to Nelson train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Nelson?

The best way to get from Derby to Nelson is to bus and line 60 bus which takes 4h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Derby to Nelson bus arrive?

Derby to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Nelson train arrive?

Derby to Nelson train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Derby to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Nelson is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Derby to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Derby to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to The Zonebus M6
3h 16m
Drive 91.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Nelsoncar 91.2 mi
2h 8m
£23–32
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Seldon Streetbus M4
4h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 6m
£56–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 1m
£40–69

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Nelson via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 4h 6m.

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