The average bus between Blackpool and Nelson takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly bus service from Blackpool 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 hourly between Blackpool and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Nelson at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Street station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Blackpool to Nelson bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Buchanan Street station.
Blackpool to Nelson bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Blackpool and Nelson is 55.8 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Interchange via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 44m.