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There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Heathrow 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 London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 33m
    £84–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chorlton Street Coach Stationbus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    9h 13m
    £45–109

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    7h 28m

  4. Drive 218.9 mi

    1. Drive from Nelson to Heathrowcar car 218.9 mi
    4h 3m
    £54–77

  5. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4h 34m
    £80–289

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seldon Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 22m

  7. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wokingtrain train
    6h 25m
    £116–259

Nelson to Heathrow by train and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Court Road station, and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to London Heathrow Airport via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 28m.

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