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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Nelson
- Departure station
- Nelson station guide
- Address
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- Hibson Rd, Nelson BB9 9SG
Operators serving Nelson
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Facilities at Nelson
- Toilets
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- Nelson Station Car Park
Explore the area around Nelson
- Pendle Hill
- Victoria Park
About your departure station
Opened in 1880 by the East Lancashire Railway, Nelson Station served the textile industry boom.
It became part of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway network.
The station survived Beeching cuts in the 1960s and was modernized in the 1990s while retaining original features.
Today it connects Colne to Preston, maintaining its historic role in Lancashire's transport network.
Recent accessibility improvements balance preservation with modern needs, honoring its Victorian industrial heritage.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Nelson to Manchester Airport?
Open the ticket search and enter Nelson as your departure station and Manchester Airport as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Nelson and Manchester Airport?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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