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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nelson to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nelson to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nelson to Glasgow will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nelson for Glasgow 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 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nelson to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nelson to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 262 km
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£41 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nelson to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Nelson to Glasgow trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:57 Nelson | 4h38 | 09:35 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 12:57 Nelson | 4h04 | 17:01 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nelson to Glasgow
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Trains from Nelson to Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 19:27. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 19:27 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Nelson to Glasgow trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Nelson and Glasgow from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nelson to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nelson to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Nelson and Glasgow
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- 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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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
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