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It takes an average of 7h 7m to travel from Nelson to London Waterloo by train, over a distance of around 184 miles (295 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Nelson to London Waterloo and tickets for this journey start from £36 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:57 | |
| Departure station | Nelson | |
| Arrival station | London Waterloo | |
| Journey time | From 4h 34m | |
| Distance | 184 miles (295 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £36 | |
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Taking the train from Nelson to London Waterloo in 4 hours 34 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Nelson to London Waterloo? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 7 minutes to travel the 184 miles (295 km) from Nelson to London Waterloo by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Chiltern Railways to London Waterloo. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Nelson to London Waterloo in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £36.00. 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 London Waterloo by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.