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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Nelson is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Nelson is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Wellington Q and arriving at Seldon Street via Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Nelson via Burnley Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Leeds to Nelson?

The distance between Leeds and Nelson is 42 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Leeds to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Nelson bus from?

Leeds to Nelson bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Wellington Q station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Nelson train from?

Leeds to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Nelson?

The best way to get from Leeds to Nelson is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £16 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Leeds to Nelson bus arrive?

Leeds to Nelson bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Keighley Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Leeds to Nelson train arrive?

Leeds to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Nelson is 32 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Leeds to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
2. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to The Zonebus M6
1h 44m
Drive 31.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leeds to Nelsoncar 31.7 mi
59 min
£8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 10m
£16–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leeds to Nelsontaxi 31.7 mi
59 min
£120–150
Line 60 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wellington Q to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Seldon Streetbus M4
2h 35m

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Distance: 41.3 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Q to Seldon Street via Keighley Bus Station Entrance and Keighley Bus Station in around 2h 35m.

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