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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Nelson takes 13h 7m and the fastest bus takes 7h 36m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.

13h 7m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Cardiff to Nelson bus times

Buses run 5 times a week 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 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 13h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company15h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 4m • 3 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company8h 1m • 3 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company7h 36m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus Company26h 18m • 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: 239.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 16m.

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