The average bus between Nelson and Ashton-under-Lyne takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne. 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 hourly between Nelson and Ashton-under-Lyne. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Ashton-under-Lyne at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne? 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 Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Ashton-under-Lyne station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Ashton-under-Lyne bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Cavendish Street station.
The distance between Nelson and Ashton-under-Lyne is 38.9 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Cavendish Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 2h 35m.