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Find the best prices from Chester to Nelson

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Chester to Nelson, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

PKR 8,988.77

Fri16Jan

PKR 16,479.41

Sat17Jan

PKR 16,479.41

Sun18Jan

PKR 16,479.41

Mon19Jan

PKR 16,479.41

Tue20Jan

PKR 16,479.41

Wed21Jan

PKR 16,479.41

Thu22Jan

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Chester to Nelson train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Chester to Nelson, starting from PKR 8,988.77 and averaging PKR 17,138.58. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 34m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
18:52 2h 35m, 2 change Chester	21:27 Nelson	Find Tickets
19:52 2h 34m, 2 change Chester	22:26 Nelson	Find Tickets
20:26 3h 36m, 2 change Chester	00:02 +1 Nelson	Find Tickets
20:52 3h 10m, 3 change Chester	00:02 +1 Nelson	Find Tickets
22:26 8h 1m, 2 change Chester	06:27 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Chester to Nelson train route details

First train

04:48

Last train

22:26

Departure city

Chester

Arrival city

Nelson

Journey time

2h 34m

Distance

53 miles

Price

PKR 8,988.77*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Chester to Nelson

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Chester to Nelson during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Chester 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 Chester 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Chester to Nelson more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Chester to Nelson train ticket types

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

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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