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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Nelson is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Nelson is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Nelson via Leeds and Burnley Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Nelson?

The distance between Sheffield and Nelson is 79 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Sheffield to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Nelson bus from?

Sheffield to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Nelson train from?

Sheffield to Nelson train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Nelson?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Nelson is to bus and line 60 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Sheffield to Nelson bus arrive?

Sheffield to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Nelson train arrive?

Sheffield to Nelson train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Nelson is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Sheffield to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to The Zonebus M6
2h 39m
Drive 53.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheffield to Nelsoncar 53.3 mi
1h 39m
£13–19
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
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
3h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 29m
£31–58
Bus, line 591 bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to Halifax lay-by, Winding Rdbus Uk003
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 591
4h 37m

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Distance: 78.4 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Nelson via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 3h 29m.

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