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Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson by train

First train

19:00

Last train

20:00

Departure station

Glasgow Queen Street

Arrival station

Nelson

Journey time

From 12h 26m

Distance

162 miles (260 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson in 12 hours 26 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 12 hours 56 minutes to travel the 162 miles (260 km) from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson by train, although you can get there in as little as 12 hours 26 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to Nelson. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Nelson by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Glasgow Queen Street and Nelson by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson is 12 hours and 26 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson?

No, there are no direct train services from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson. Travelling from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson leave?

The first train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson leaves at 19:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson leave?

The last train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson leaves at 20:00. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Glasgow Queen Street and Nelson by train?

Trains travelling from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson cover a distance of around 162 miles (260 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Nelson

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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