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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Aberdeen is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs £95 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Beech Tree Close and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Aberdeen via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Nelson to Aberdeen?

The distance between Nelson and Aberdeen is 344 miles. The road distance is 303.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Aberdeen without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 22m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Nelson to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Aberdeen bus from?

Nelson to Aberdeen bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Aberdeen train from?

Nelson to Aberdeen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.

Train or bus from Nelson to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Nelson to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 22m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Nelson to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Nelson to Aberdeen bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Nelson to Aberdeen train arrive?

Nelson to Aberdeen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Aberdeen is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Nelson to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Nelson to Aberdeen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
7h 22m
£116–249
Drive 301.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Aberdeencar 301.6 mi
5h 30m
£74–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
9h 45m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 29m
£99–266
Train
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 58m
£106–179
Train via Morpeth
1. Take the train from Leeds to Morpethtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 11m
£188–279
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LBA - ABZ
9h 22m
£96–240
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
7h 10m
£110–291

Nelson to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 342.3 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Aberdeen via Preston and Haymarket in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Union Square Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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