Preston to Nelson by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Nelson

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Nelson, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:05 View journey
Last train 22:57 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 54m View journey
Distance (km) 34
Trains / day 46 View all
Cheapest journey £9.80 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 4m
Train operators 2

Going from Preston to Nelson by train

About to set off from Preston to Nelson by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Preston and Nelson

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £9.80, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Preston to Nelson train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Preston to Nelson is at 05:05 and the last is at 22:57. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:05 and the last one is at 22:02. You can expect 46 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 21 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Preston to Nelson?

On this route spanning 34 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 54 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Preston and Nelson

Tickets for travel between Preston and Nelson can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Preston to Nelson by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Nelson.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Nelson

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

The total distance from Preston to Nelson is 34 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.