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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Birmingham is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Beech Tree Close and arriving at Newhall Street via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Nelson to Birmingham?

The distance between Nelson and Birmingham is 130 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Nelson to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nelson to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Nelson to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Nelson to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Nelson to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nelson to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nelson to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Birmingham is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Nelson to Birmingham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 47m
£46–84
Drive 116.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Birminghamcar 116.2 mi
2h 7m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 35m
Bus via Clough Road
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk076 / ...
5h 41m

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Distance: 129.4 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Birmingham New Street via Preston in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Newhall Street via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 35m.

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