The average bus between Ashton-under-Lyne and Nelson takes 3h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Ashton-under-Lyne and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Nelson at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Rochdale Interchange and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ashton-under-Lyne to Nelson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Nelson station via Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Nelson bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Nelson bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Market Street station.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Nelson is 38.9 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a bus from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange to Beech Tree Close via Rochdale Interchange, Market Street, Post Office, and Bus Station in around 2h 41m.