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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Nelson is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Nelson is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Beech Tree Close via Birmingham Coach Station, Chorlton Street Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Southampton to Nelson?

The distance between Southampton and Nelson is 276 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Southampton to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Nelson bus from?

Southampton to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Nelson train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Nelson?

The best way to get from Southampton to Nelson is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Southampton to Nelson bus arrive?

Southampton to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Nelson train arrive?

Southampton to Nelson train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Nelson is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Southampton to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Southampton to Nelson - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
6h 58m
£124–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 32m
£48–117
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 4m
Drive 249.9 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Nelsoncar 249.9 mi
4h 28m
£61–88
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
5h 9m
£89–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 2m
£129–184
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
4. Take the train from Blackburn to Nelsontrain
6h 33m
£95–326
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 37m
£128–307

Southampton to Nelson by train

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Distance: 274.1 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Nelson via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Beech Tree Close via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 32m.

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