The average bus between Bolton and Nelson takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 3 hours between Bolton and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Nelson at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Arrival Stand and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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 Bolton to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Nelson station via Arrival Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Bolton to Nelson bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Prince Street station.
Bolton to Nelson bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Red Lion Street School Stop station.
The distance between Bolton and Nelson is 31.8 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a bus from Prince Street to Beech Tree Close via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Red Lion Street School Stop, and Bus Station in around 2h 36m.