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

The cheapest way to get from London to Nelson is to bus via Manchester which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Nelson is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between London and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Nelson. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Beech Tree Close via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between London and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from London to Nelson. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Nelson via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from London to Nelson?

The distance between London and Nelson is 236 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from London to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Nelson bus from?

London to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Nelson train from?

London to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Nelson?

The best way to get from London to Nelson is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the London to Nelson bus arrive?

London to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the London to Nelson train arrive?

London to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from London to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Nelson is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from London to Nelson.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Nelson?

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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London to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Nelson by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain Preston - Colne / ...
3h 56m
£72–141
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 26m
£44–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
6h 56m
Drive 215.2 mi
1. Drive from London to Nelsoncar 215.2 mi
4h 19m
£53–76
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
5h 8m
£82–308
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
4. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
6h 5m
£118–265
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 36m
£100–365

London to Nelson by train

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Distance: 234.4 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from London Euston to Nelson via Preston in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Beech Tree Close via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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