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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Nelson is to bus and train and line 60 bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Nelson is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Beech Tree Close via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Nelson via Rugby, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Northampton to Nelson?

The distance between Northampton and Nelson is 154 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Northampton to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Nelson bus from?

Northampton to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Nelson train from?

Northampton to Nelson train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Nelson?

The best way to get from Northampton to Nelson is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Northampton to Nelson bus arrive?

Northampton to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Northampton to Nelson train arrive?

Northampton to Nelson train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Nelson is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Northampton to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Northampton to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 60 bus

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
4h 36m
Bus, train, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Leedstrain
3. Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
6h 8m
£28–49
Train
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
5h 6m
£49–130
Drive 151.2 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Nelsoncar 151.2 mi
3h 10m
£37–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 16m
£46–88

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Distance: 153.4 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Beech Tree Close via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Nelson via Rugby, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 6m.

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