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

The cheapest way to get from Shipley to Nelson is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shipley to Nelson is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Shipley and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Shipley to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Thackley Old Road and arriving at Seldon Street via Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Shipley and Nelson?

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

How far is it from Shipley to Nelson?

The distance between Shipley and Nelson is 31 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shipley to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Shipley to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shipley to Nelson bus from?

Shipley to Nelson bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Thackley Old Road station.

Where do I catch the Shipley to Nelson train from?

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

Train or bus from Shipley to Nelson?

The best way to get from Shipley to Nelson is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Shipley to Nelson bus arrive?

Shipley to Nelson bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Keighley Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Shipley to Nelson train arrive?

Shipley to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.

Can I drive from Shipley to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Shipley to Nelson is 22 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Shipley to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Shipley to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
2. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to The Zonebus M6
1h 32m
Drive 21.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shipley to Nelsoncar 21.8 mi
40 min
£6–8
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 3m
£20–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shipley to Nelsontaxi 21.8 mi
40 min
£50–60
Line 60 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Thackley Old Road to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Seldon Streetbus M4
1h 48m

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Distance: 30.7 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Shipley, Bradford, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thackley Old Road to Seldon Street via Keighley Bus Station Entrance and Keighley Bus Station in around 1h 48m.

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