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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Nelsonby bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nelson by bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    2h 31m

  2. Drive 41.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nelsoncar car 41.1 mi
    56 min
    £10–15

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Boltontrain train
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    3. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain train
    2h 47m
    £17–36

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Nelsonrideshare rideshare 41.1 mi
    56 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nelsontaxi taxi 41.1 mi
    56 min
    £85–110

  6. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Manchester Airport to Shudehilltram tram Navy Line
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    2h 54m

  7. Tram, bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the tram from Manchester Airport to Shudehilltram tram
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Clough Roadbus bus 60
    3h 35m

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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Airport to Beech Tree Close via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Airport to Nelson via Bolton and Blackburn in around 2h 47m.

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