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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 48m
    £71–139

  2. Drive 184.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Glasgowcar car 184.9 mi
    3h 21m
    £45–65

  3. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 59m

  4. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 40m
    £73–184

  5. Line 152 bus, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    8h 18m

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    6h 59m
    £78–193

Nelson to Glasgow by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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