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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Nelson

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$189.87
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$468.34–$1,645.51

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$481.00

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$25.32–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

The Burnley Bus Company

Phone:
0345 60 40 110
Website:
transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Bus Station stand H to The
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$11.39
Train from Bolton to Blackburn
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86
Train from Blackburn to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.53–$3.42

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nelson is to bus which costs $23.91 - $81.52 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nelson is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Seldon Street via Bus Stn and Bus Station stand H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Nelson via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Nelson?

The distance between Edinburgh and Nelson is 349 km. The road distance is 295.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $50 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nelson bus from?

Edinburgh to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nelson train from?

Edinburgh to Nelson train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Nelson?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nelson is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $50 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $81.52 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Nelson bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Nelson train arrive?

Edinburgh to Nelson train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Nelson is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1173+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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