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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Nelson is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Nelson is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Selby Street via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Nelson via Wigan North Western and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Southport to Nelson?

The distance between Southport and Nelson is 59 miles. The road distance is 43.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Southport to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Nelson bus from?

Southport to Nelson bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Nelson train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Nelson?

The best way to get from Southport to Nelson is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Southport to Nelson bus arrive?

Southport to Nelson bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Nelson train arrive?

Southport to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Southport to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Nelson is 44 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Southport to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Southport to Nelson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 152 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Nelson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain Preston - Colne / ...
2h 45m
£22–42
Drive 43.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southport to Nelsoncar 43.4 mi
54 min
£11–16
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
3h 11m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Nelsontaxi 43.4 mi
54 min
£90–110

Southport to Nelson by train

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Distance: 58.9 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Nelson via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Preston in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Selby Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 11m.

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