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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Crawley is to bus and train which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Crawley is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Crawley via Preston, Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Nelson to Crawley?

The distance between Nelson and Crawley is 269 miles. The road distance is 255.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Nelson to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Crawley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nelson to Crawley train from?

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

Train or bus from Nelson to Crawley?

The best way to get from Nelson to Crawley is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Nelson to Crawley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nelson to Crawley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nelson to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Crawley is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Nelson to Crawley.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Beech Tree Close and arriving at Town Centre East via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Nelson to Crawley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawleytrain
4h 56m
£88–193
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chorlton Street Coach Stationbus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawleytrain
9h 50m
£55–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
9h 23m
Drive 254.4 mi
1. Drive from Nelson to Crawleycar 254.4 mi
4h 46m
£62–90
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Three Bridgestrain
6h 11m
£107–350
Bus, train via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Seldon Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus M4
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Crawleytrain
5h 55m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
5. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain
7h 2m
£138–307
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LBA - LGW
7h 56m
£74–138

Nelson to Crawley by train and subway

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 267.5 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Crawley via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Town Centre East via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 9h 23m.

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