There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Devon by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 54m£118–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
11h 32m£37–60Drive 276.8 mi
- Drive from Nelson to Devoncar 276.8 mi
4h 54m£70–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 16m£111–190
Nelson to Devon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Devon is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Devon is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Devon. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Coach House via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Devon. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Yeoford via Preston, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Nelson and Devon is 318 miles. The road distance is 278.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nelson to Devon without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Nelson to Devon, including transfers.
Nelson to Devon bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Devon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.
The best way to get from Nelson to Devon is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Devon, England?
You can take a train from Nelson to Yeoford via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Coach House via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 11h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Nelson to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Printworks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Nelson to Devon bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Nelson to Devon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Devon is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Nelson to Devon.
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