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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Edinburgh is to line 60 bus and bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Seldon Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Keighley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Nelson to Edinburgh?

The distance between Nelson and Edinburgh is 218 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Nelson to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Edinburgh bus from?

Nelson to Edinburgh bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Keighley Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Nelson to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Nelson to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Nelson to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Nelson to Edinburgh bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Nelson to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nelson to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Edinburgh is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Nelson to Edinburgh.

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

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Nelson to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£66–139
Line 60 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 52m
£26–44
Drive 183.1 mi
1. Drive from Nelson to Edinburghcar 183.1 mi
3h 37m
£45–65
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
7h 14m
£75–189
Line 60 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Civic Lbus 60 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 28m
£78–184
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
7h 47m
£72–203
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 49m
£79–184

Nelson to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 216.7 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldon Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Keighley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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