The average bus between Nelson and Blackpool takes 4h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Nelson to Blackpool. 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 2 hours between Nelson and Blackpool. 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 Blackpool at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Blackpool? 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 Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Blackpool station via Arrival Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Nelson to Blackpool bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Blackpool bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
The distance between Nelson and Blackpool is 55.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Buchanan Street via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 3h 31m.