The average bus between Nelson and Cardiff takes 8h 41m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nelson to Cardiff. 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 5 times a day between Nelson and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nelson to Cardiff? 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 Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Cardiff station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Nelson to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Nelson and Cardiff is 269.9 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 34m.