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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    7h 13m
    £121–194

  2. Drive 246.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Southamptoncar car 246.9 mi
    4h 36m
    £60–87

  3. Bus, train 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 train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    8h 11m

  4. 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
    4h 43m
    £96–214

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    7h 33m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 160
    9h 28m

  7. 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 Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    6h 40m
    £102–344

Nelson to Southampton by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Southampton Central via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Coach Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 28m.

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