Cardiff to Nelson Buses

Cardiff to Nelson buses

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The average bus between Cardiff and Nelson takes 9h 12m and the fastest bus takes 7h 21m. 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 12m
Duration: 240 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43

8h 8m

£31–43

Cardiff to Nelson bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Nelson at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:10 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
13h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 6:07 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 8:01 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 11:46 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:31 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 8:01 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 11:16 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:49 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:46 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 8:16 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 5:05 AM
Arrives next day
14h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 6:07 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 8:01 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 11:46 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 8:01 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 11:46 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
6:10 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
13h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:27 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 8:01 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 11:46 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes

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