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Nelson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nelson

With a population of 29 317, Nelson is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nelson to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Nelson

Plane

Although Nelson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 37 km from Nelson. The shortest domestic flight to Nelson departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nelson, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Nelson to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Nelson is the busiest station in Nelson. Another popular train station is Nelson Brierfield, located 1.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 295 km from Nelson. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nelson, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Nelson takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Nelson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 37 km from Nelson. The shortest domestic flight to Nelson departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nelson, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Nelson to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Nelson is the busiest station in Nelson. Another popular train station is Nelson Brierfield, located 1.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nelson is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 295 km from Nelson. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nelson, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Nelson takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Nelson

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Nelson

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Delta
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson

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Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£173+
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The Alma Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Holiday Inn Express Burnley M65, Jct.10
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Innovation House
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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The Oaks Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Nelson

Hiring a car in Nelson costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Nelson.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Nelson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Nelson is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Nelson costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Nelson.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Nelson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Nelson is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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