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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Bristol is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Beech Tree Close and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Nelson to Bristol?

The distance between Nelson and Bristol is 220 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Nelson to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nelson to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Nelson to Bristol?

The best way to get from Nelson to Bristol is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Nelson to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nelson to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nelson to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Bristol is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Nelson to Bristol.

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

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 40m
£91–154
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chorlton Street Coach Stationbus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
7h 39m
£39–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
6h 44m
Drive 198.8 mi
1. Drive from Nelson to Bristolcar 198.8 mi
3h 24m
£49–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 29m

Nelson to Bristol by train

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Bristol Temple Meads via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Bristol Bus Station via Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 44m.

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