What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Stafford?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Stafford is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Stafford?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Stafford is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Stafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Stafford station. However, there are services departing from Beech Tree Close and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Nelson and Stafford?

No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Stafford via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Nelson to Stafford?

The distance between Nelson and Stafford is 102 miles. The road distance is 89.9 miles.

How do I travel from Nelson to Stafford without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Stafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Stafford?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Nelson to Stafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Stafford bus from?

Nelson to Stafford bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Stafford train from?

Nelson to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.

Train or bus from Nelson to Stafford?

The best way to get from Nelson to Stafford is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Nelson to Stafford bus arrive?

Nelson to Stafford bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Nelson to Stafford train arrive?

Nelson to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Stafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Stafford is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Nelson to Stafford.

How do I get a train ticket from Nelson to Stafford?

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Where can I stay near Stafford?

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Nelson to Stafford - 4 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 2m
£38–64
Drive 89.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nelson to Staffordcar 89.4 mi
1h 39m
£22–32
Line 60 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Clough Road to Bus Stationbus 60
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain
3h 33m
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Railway Stationbus 101
5h 50m

Nelson to Stafford by train

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Distance: 101.4 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Stafford via Preston in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Railway Station via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, and bus station in around 5h 50m.

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