The average bus between Scarborough and Nelson takes 7h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Scarborough 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 every 2 hours between Scarborough and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Nelson at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Scarborough to Nelson? 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 Scarborough to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Nelson station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Scarborough to Nelson bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.
Scarborough to Nelson bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Keighley Bus Station Entrance.
The distance between Scarborough and Nelson is 127.3 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a bus from Rail Station to Seldon Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 5h 57m.