TransPennine Express
Avanti West Coast
Trains to Nelson from Rotherham Central
| First train | 04:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:28 | |
| Departure station | Rotherham Central | |
| Arrival station | Nelson | |
| Journey time | From 3h 41m | |
| Distance | 45 miles (72 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Trains to Nelson from Rotherham Central
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It takes an average of 4 hours 17 minutes to travel from Rotherham Central to Nelson by train. You'll find on average 1 train per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Nelson by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Trains on this route are operated by TransPennine Express.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Rotherham Central to Nelson is right for you.
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.