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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Scotland 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
    £66–139

  2. Drive 184.9 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 22m

  4. Train, fly to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    5h 29m
    £99–256

  5. Line 152 bus, bus

    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 19m

  6. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    6h 13m
    £109–267

Nelson to Scotland by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and 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 and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 22m.

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