The average bus between Nelson and Scotland takes 8h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nelson to Scotland. 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 3 times a day between Nelson and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 1:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Nelson is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Scotland at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Scotland? 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 Scotland. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Scotland station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Nelson to Scotland bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Scotland bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Nelson and Scotland is 349.9 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 22m.