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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Nelson is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Nelson is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Nelson via Newcastle, Leeds and Burnley Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Nelson?

The distance between Sunderland and Nelson is 159 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Sunderland to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Nelson bus from?

Sunderland to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Nelson train from?

Sunderland to Nelson train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Nelson?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Nelson is to bus and line 60 bus which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Sunderland to Nelson bus arrive?

Sunderland to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Nelson train arrive?

Sunderland to Nelson train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Nelson is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sunderland to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

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Sunderland to Nelson - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland to Nelson by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
3. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to The Zonebus M6
4h 7m
Drive 97.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunderland to Nelsoncar 97.4 mi
2h 8m
£24–35
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
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
4h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 58m
£56–118
Bus, line 60 bus via Interchange
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
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
5h 4m
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Todmordentrain Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
5h 27m
£49–89

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Distance: 157.9 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Interchange to Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Nelson via Newcastle, Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 4h 58m.

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