The average bus between Bath and Nelson takes 8h 29m and the fastest bus takes 7h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bath 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 5 times a day between Bath and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Nelson at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bath 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 Bath to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Nelson station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Bath to Nelson bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bath to Nelson bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Bath and Nelson is 273.6 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Interchange via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 43m.