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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.52–$228.26
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$35.87–$239.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$1,630.43

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$260.87

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$42.39

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96

The Burnley Bus Company

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

First Greater Glasgow

Phone:
+44 141 420 7600
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Bath Lane to Milton
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$86.96–$228.26
Train from Motherwell to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$217.39

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Motherwell to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$103.26

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.48–$108.70

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33
Train from Bolton to Blackburn
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61
Train from Blackburn to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.28–$3.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Nelson is to bus which costs $21.74 - $86.96 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Nelson is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Nelson via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Nelson?

The distance between Glasgow and Nelson is 349 km. The road distance is 301.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $51.09 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Glasgow to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Nelson bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Nelson train from?

Glasgow to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Nelson?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Nelson is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $51.09 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $86.96 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Glasgow to Nelson bus arrive?

Glasgow to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Nelson train arrive?

Glasgow to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Nelson is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Glasgow to Nelson.

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

Book your Glasgow to Nelson train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1150+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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