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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    5h 2m
    £50–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    8h 53m
    £41–65

  3. Drive  179.4 mi

    1. Drive from Musselburgh to Nelsoncar car 179.4 mi
    3h 41m
    £45–65

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    4. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain train
    8h 11m
    £76–193

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harvieston Toll to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    10h 2m
    £50–84

Musselburgh to Nelson by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Musselburgh, Scotland and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Musselburgh to Nelson via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Interchange via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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