There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station by subway, train, bus, car, or plane
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Russell Square station
- Take the train from London Euston to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Nelson
5h 31m£61–240Drive 220.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station220.6 mi
3h 52m£56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationX43
5h 53mFly, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Blackburn to Nelson
5h 6m£71–239Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Newhall St
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationX43
7h 19m
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Interchange via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Nelson via London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Nelson Station is 255 miles. The road distance is 221.9 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station without a car is to subway and train which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station, including transfers.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Nelson Station, England?
You can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 5h 53m.
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- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Russell Square station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–4
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–220
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £270–310
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackburn to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Russell Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Station.
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