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How to get fromGlasgow to Nelson Stationby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Nelson Station 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 10m
    £67–135

  2. Drive 184.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Nelson Stationcar car 184.2 mi
    3h 19m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    5h 44m

  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
    £65–181

  5. 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 8m
    £48–108

Glasgow to Nelson Station by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Nelson via Preston in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchange via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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