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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nelson is to bus and line 60 bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nelson is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Nelson via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Nelson?

The distance between Edinburgh and Nelson is 218 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nelson bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nelson train from?

Edinburgh to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Nelson?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nelson is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Nelson bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Nelson train arrive?

Edinburgh to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Nelson is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Edinburgh to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Edinburgh to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nelson by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain Preston - Colne / ...
4h 9m
£67–135
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
7h 19m
£26–43
Drive 182.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Nelsoncar 182.6 mi
3h 37m
£45–65
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
7h 6m
£66–176
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
5h 47m
£127–177
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
7h 37m
£84–208

Edinburgh to Nelson by train

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Distance: 216.7 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Nelson via Preston in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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