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

The cheapest way to get from London to Nelson is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Nelson is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between London and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Nelson station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Queensway Q5 and Caerphilly Interchange Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

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 Paddington and arriving at Ystrad Mynach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from London to Nelson?

The distance between London and Nelson is 161 miles. The road distance is 153.9 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 10m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Nelson?

The best way to get from London to Nelson is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the London to Nelson bus arrive?

London to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Where does the London to Nelson train arrive?

London to Nelson train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from London to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Nelson is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from London to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Nelson.

London to Nelson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Nelson by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
3h 10m
£67–118
Bus
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1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Stationbus Uk042 / ...
5h 12m
£24–36
Drive 153 mi
1. Drive from London to Nelsoncar 153 mi
2h 56m
£38–55
Bus via Kingsway K14
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway K14bus 509 / ...
5h 28m
£29–48

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Distance: 159.6 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Cardiff Central, Ystrad Mynach, and Ystrad Mynach Station in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Newport Train Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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