The average bus between Nelson and Southend-on-Sea takes 11h 39m and the fastest bus takes 10h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nelson to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 11h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Nelson to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
Nelson to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Nelson to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Nelson and Southend-on-Sea is 322 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Travel Centre via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 28m.