Bristol to Nelson Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Nelson takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

2h 56m
Duration: 55 mi
Distance: 5 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 151 bus, line 7 bus

best

Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
Take the bus from Market Square 21 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 151 / ...
Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Nelson Bus Station Stand 1bus 7

3h 31m

Bristol to Nelson bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Bristol and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Nelson at 5:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Kingsway K14 and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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