The average bus between Nelson and Bolton takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Nelson to Bolton. 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 3 hours between Nelson and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Queensgate Depot and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Bolton? 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 Bolton. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Bolton station via Arrival Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Nelson to Bolton bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Queensgate Depot station.
Nelson to Bolton bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Prince Street station.
The distance between Nelson and Bolton is 31.8 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Prince Street via Queensgate Depot, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 2h 29m.