The average bus between Nelson and Samlesbury takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. There is a bus service every few hours from Nelson to Samlesbury. 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 hourly between Nelson and Samlesbury. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Samlesbury at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Samlesbury? 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 Samlesbury. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Samlesbury station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Nelson to Samlesbury bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Selby Street station.
Nelson to Samlesbury bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Vicarage Lane station.
The distance between Nelson and Samlesbury is 28.6 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a bus from Selby Street to Vicarage Lane via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 1h 52m.