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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Gloucester is to bus via Golden Valley Hotel which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Beech Tree Close and arriving at Gloucester via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Gloucester via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Nelson to Gloucester?

The distance between Nelson and Gloucester is 182 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Nelson to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Gloucester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nelson to Gloucester train from?

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

Train or bus from Nelson to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Nelson to Gloucester is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Nelson to Gloucester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nelson to Gloucester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nelson to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Gloucester is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Nelson to Gloucester.

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

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Where can I stay near Gloucester?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Gloucester.

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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 Gloucestertrain
5h 24m
£74–124
Bus via Golden Valley Hotel
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 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
7h 58m
£32–78
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 Gloucesterbus
6h 47m
Drive 164.8 mi
1. Drive from Nelson to Gloucestercar 164.8 mi
2h 52m
£40–58

Nelson to Gloucester by train

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Distance: 181 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Gloucester via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Gloucester via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 47m.

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