Nelson to Cardiff Buses

Nelson to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nelson and Cardiff takes 8h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 23m. 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.

8h 20m
Duration: 241 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus

8h 51m

£31–44

Nelson to Cardiff bus times

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 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:57 PM → 8:20 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:57 PM → 8:20 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:57 PM → 8:20 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:42 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 53m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 8:25 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
4:02 PM → 12:25 AM
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8h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:57 PM → 8:25 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:57 PM → 8:25 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
11:17 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:57 PM → 8:25 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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Nelson to Cardiff bus times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM

9:37 AM → 6:35 PM

11:17 AM → 7:30 PM

12:57 PM → 8:20 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM

9:37 AM → 6:35 PM

11:17 AM → 7:30 PM

12:57 PM → 8:20 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:15 PM

9:37 AM → 6:35 PM

11:17 AM → 7:30 PM

12:57 PM → 8:20 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:42 AM → 6:35 PM

11:02 AM → 7:30 PM

12:47 PM → 8:25 PM

4:02 PM → 12:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM

9:37 AM → 6:35 PM

11:17 AM → 7:30 PM

12:57 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM

9:37 AM → 6:35 PM

11:17 AM → 7:30 PM

12:57 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 2:15 PM

9:37 AM → 6:35 PM

11:17 AM → 7:30 PM

12:57 PM → 8:25 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road

Where to next?

Bus trips from Nelson

Bus trips to Cardiff

Alternative transport options

4:02 PM → 12:25 AM
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