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How to get fromNelson Station to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson Station to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Blackpool Northtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 39m
    £17–32

  2. Drive 41.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson Station to Blackpoolcar car 41.3 mi
    49 min
    £10–15

  3. Line 152 bus, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus bus 61
    3h 50m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nelson Station to Blackpooltaxi taxi 41.3 mi
    49 min
    £90–110

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nelson to Blackpool Southtrain train Colne - Blackpool South
    1h 48m
    £18–35

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Nelson to Accringtontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Accrington to Blackpool Northtrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 59m
    £17–32

Nelson Station to Blackpool by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Nelson Station, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Nelson to Blackpool North via Preston in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Buchanan Street via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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