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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    4h 9m
    £70–135

  2. Drive 184.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Nelsoncar car 184.9 mi
    3h 21m
    £45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    6h 5m
    £48–108

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    3. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain train
    7h 12m
    £65–171

  5. Bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    6h 9m

Glasgow to Nelson by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Nelson via Preston in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Beech Tree Close via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 9m.

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