The cheapest and fastest trains from Dewsbury to Nelson
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dewsbury to Nelson is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dewsbury to Nelson will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 3 trains that leave Dewsbury for Nelson every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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
Dewsbury to Nelson train times
The table below shows live departures for Dewsbury to Nelson trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:58 Dewsbury | 2h29 | 07:27 Nelson | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:35 Dewsbury | 1h52 | 08:27 Nelson | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:35 Dewsbury | 1h52 | 16:27 Nelson | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dewsbury to Nelson
Trains from Dewsbury to Nelson run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 20:56 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Dewsbury to Nelson trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Dewsbury and Nelson from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dewsbury to Nelson train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dewsbury 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 Dewsbury and Nelson
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as access to platform 2 (HUD) is via steps. Platform 1 (LDS) is level access.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Calder Rd at the top of the Station Approach. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Huddersfield)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 07:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 1 (trains from Manchester towards Leeds). This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 07:00 - 19:45 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 1 or assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There are no toilet facilities available at this station
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: A secure Cycle Hub storage facility is situated on Platform 2. Cycle racks are also available on Platform 1. Information about travelling with your cycle on TransPennine Express trains is available here Information about travelling with your cycle on Northern trains is available here
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in front of the station (adjacent to station car park).
- 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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