The cheapest and fastest trains from Accrington to Nelson
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Accrington to Nelson is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Accrington to Nelson will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Accrington for Nelson every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Accrington to Nelson train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:03 Accrington | 0h24 | 09:27 Nelson | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Accrington to Nelson
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Accrington to Nelson trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Accrington and Nelson from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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Important Stations and Airports in Accrington and Nelson
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 15:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Platform 1: Scooter Friendly Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - step free access from Paxton Street, up steep 50m ramp with handrail or past the car park and a shallower ramp. Platform 2: step free access up gently sloping footpath from Eagle Street. Ticket office is on Leeds/Colne Platform (1), with stepped footbridge between platforms comprising of 25 steps up and 24 steps down with rest platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations Tel: 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machine is on Platform 2 near the foot bridge
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, next to ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Eagel Street, next to entrance to station carpark.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Level access available. Lift to platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are available in the adjacent Bus Interchange.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Adjacent to car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stand 10 in the interchange. (adjacent to the station)
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