What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Nelson via Leeds and Burnley Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Nelson is 147 miles. The road distance is 102.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson is to bus and line 60 bus which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson?

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelson by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to The Zonebus M6
3h 24m
Drive 101.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Nelsoncar 101.5 mi
2h 10m
£25–36
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Seldon Streetbus M4
4h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 15m
£54–110
Bus, line 60 bus via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Seldon Streetbus M4
4h 59m

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Distance: 146 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newcastle to Nelson via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 4h 15m.

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