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How to get fromLeicester to Nelsonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Seldon Streetbus bus M6
    3h 58m

  2. Drive 118.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Nelsoncar car 118.7 mi
    2h 37m
    £29–42

  3. Bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Seldon Streetbus bus M4
    6h 20m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train
    4h 56m
    £40–113

  5. Bus, train, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus 60 / ...
    6h 26m
    £46–69

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  • Distance: 144 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Seldon Street via M&S, Leicester, Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Nelson via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Preston in around 4h 56m.

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