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

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 23m
    £105–220

  2. Drive 261.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Kentcar car 261.9 mi
    4h 45m
    £64–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    9h 23m

  4. 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
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 43m
    £126–404

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 39m
    £98–208

  6. 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 Clapham Junctiontrain train
    5. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    8h 3m
    £150–332

Nelson to Kent by train and foot

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Lenham via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 5h 23m.

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