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How to get fromNelson to Southportby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    2h 9m
    £14–22

  2. Drive 43.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Southportcar car 43.4 mi
    54 min
    £11–16

  3. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3h 13m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Southporttaxi taxi 43.4 mi
    54 min
    £90–110

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2h 30m
    £22–43

Nelson to Southport by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Duke Street via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nelson to Southport via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 30m.

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