4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Nelson
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Nelson is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Nelson will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Birmingham to Nelson you need to make at least one change.
C01369+
P239409:073h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:28Nelson station (NEL)£261One-way1 change- W34144+P239348:073h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:28Nelson station (NEL)£281One-way1 change
- W33935+P2395111:073h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:28Nelson station (NEL)£621One-way1 change
G00854+P24138 · P2395110:303h58Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:28Nelson station (NEL)£621One-way2 changes- W33941+P2394510:073h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:28Nelson station (NEL)£621One-way1 change
- W33935+P2395111:073h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:28Nelson station (NEL)£621One-way1 change
- W34144+P239348:073h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:28Nelson station (NEL)£281One-way1 change
- W33941+P2394510:073h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:28Nelson station (NEL)£621One-way1 change
- C01369+P239409:073h21Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:28Nelson station (NEL)£261One-way1 change
- G00854+P24138 · P2395110:303h58Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:28Nelson station (NEL)£621One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Birmingham to Nelson
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Nelson among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 152 km
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3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Nelson train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Nelson trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W34144+P23934 | 8:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 11:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 1 change | |
| G66716+P24130 · P23940 | 8:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h58 | 12:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 2 changes | |
| G66716+P23940 · P24130 | 8:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h58 | 12:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 2 changes | |
| C01369+P23940 | 9:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 12:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 1 change | |
| G66721+P24134 · P23945 | 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h58 | 13:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 2 changes | |
| G66721+P23945 · P24134 | 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h58 | 13:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 2 changes | |
| W33941+P23945 | 10:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 13:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 1 change | |
| G00854+P23951 · P24138 | 10:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h58 | 14:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 2 changes | |
| G00854+P24138 · P23951 | 10:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h58 | 14:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 2 changes | |
| W33935+P23951 | 11:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 14:28 Nelson station (NEL) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Nelson
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Birmingham to Nelson run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 23:22 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Nelson trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Birmingham and Nelson from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Nelson train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Nelson by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nelson, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Nelson
Most Birmingham to Nelson trains use the Birmingham New Street to Nelson station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Nelson train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Selly Oak from Birmingham city centre
Selly Oak is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Selly Oak train station facilities and services
Selly Oak has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Selly Oak.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Selly Oak. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Selly Oak: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Selly Oak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Selly Oak: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall and on Platform One, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Nelson station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Nelson from Nelson city centre
Nelson train station facilities and services
Nelson has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nelson.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nelson: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nelson: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nelson: 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.
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