The average bus between Nelson and Lancaster takes 4h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Nelson to Lancaster. 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 Lancaster. 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 Lancaster at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Lancaster? 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 Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Lancaster station via Arrival Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Nelson to Lancaster bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Lancaster bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Queens Square station.
The distance between Nelson and Lancaster is 45.9 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Queens Square via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 3h 34m.