The average bus between Oldham and Nelson takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oldham to Nelson. 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 twice daily between Oldham and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oldham is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Nelson at 5:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 52m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Nelson. However, there are services departing from John Street station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Oldham to Nelson bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from John Street station.
Oldham to Nelson bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Oldham and Nelson is 33 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from John Street to Interchange via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 2h 50m.