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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Nelson takes 9h 21m and the fastest bus takes 7h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

9h 21m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
  3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
7h 51m
£30–45

Cardiff to Nelson bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Nelson at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company7h 26m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 11m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company13h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 9m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company9h 6m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company7h 41m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company14h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 2m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 32m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company7h 26m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 2m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 32m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company7h 26m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 2m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 32m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company7h 26m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 2m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 32m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company7h 26m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 2m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company9h 37m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company7h 26m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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  • Distance: 240.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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