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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Nelson is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Nelson is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Beech Tree Close via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Nelson via Haymarket and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Inverness to Nelson?

The distance between Inverness and Nelson is 402 miles. The road distance is 337.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Nelson without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 10m and costs £130 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Inverness to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Nelson bus from?

Inverness to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Nelson train from?

Inverness to Nelson train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Nelson?

The best way to get from Inverness to Nelson is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 10m and costs £130 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Inverness to Nelson bus arrive?

Inverness to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Nelson train arrive?

Inverness to Nelson train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Nelson is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Inverness to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Inverness to Nelson - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Nelson by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
8h 10m
£139–287
Drive 335.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Inverness to Nelsoncar 335.2 mi
6h 7m
£82–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
10h 19m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
5h 58m
£102–255
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain Preston - Colne / ...
9h 15m
£123–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
10h 43m
£138–206
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
8h 41m
£123–330
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
9h 16m
£102–232

Inverness to Nelson by train

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Distance: 399.6 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Nelson via Haymarket and Preston in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Beech Tree Close via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 19m.

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