The average bus between Hartlepool and Nelson takes 7h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 4 hours between Hartlepool and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Nelson at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Express Lounge and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Seldon Street station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Keighley Bus Station Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Hartlepool to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Hartlepool to Nelson bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Seldon Street station.
The distance between Hartlepool and Nelson is 114.5 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Seldon Street via Bus Station Express Lounge, Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 6h 42m.