There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Nelson Station by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Printworks to Bus StationX43
- Take the bus from Bus Station to InterchangeM5 / ...
1h 40mDrive 30.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Nelson Station30.8 mi
37 min£8–11Train
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to BlackburnRochdale - Clitheroe / ...
- Take the train from Blackburn to NelsonPreston - Colne / ...
2h 9m£13–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester to Nelson Station30.8 mi
37 min£65–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Nelson Station is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Nelson Station is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Printworks and arriving at Interchange via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Nelson via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Manchester and Nelson Station is 29 miles. The road distance is 30.9 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Nelson Station without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Manchester to Nelson Station, including transfers.
Manchester to Nelson Station bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.
Manchester to Nelson Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Nelson Station is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £25 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Nelson Station, England?
You can take a bus from Printworks to Interchange via Bus Station in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Nelson via Blackburn in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackburn to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Printworks to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
- Phone
- 01204 468288
- info@visionbus.co.uk
- Website
- visionbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.visionbus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Nelson Station bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.
Nelson Station is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 7:05 AM in Manchester and 8:05 AM in Nelson Station.
Manchester to Nelson Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Nelson Station is 31 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Manchester to Nelson Station.
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