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Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson, starting from £2.00 and averaging £27.50. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 2m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
12:12 2h 15m, Changes required Liverpool Lime Street	14:27 Nelson	Find Tickets
12:24 2h 3m, Changes required Liverpool Lime Street	14:27 Nelson	Find Tickets
12:39 2h 48m, Changes required Liverpool Lime Street	15:27 Nelson	Find Tickets
12:45 2h 42m, Changes required Liverpool Lime Street	15:27 Nelson	Find Tickets
13:24 2h 3m, Changes required Liverpool Lime Street	15:27 Nelson	Find Tickets
13:39 2h 48m, Changes required Liverpool Lime Street	16:27 Paris	Find Tickets

Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson Train Route Details

First train

00:18

Last train

23:30

Departure station

Liverpool Lime Street

Arrival station

Nelson

Journey time

2h 2m

Distance

70 km

Price

£2.00*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson Train prices and times

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