🚌 Bus from Burnley to Nelson

9 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).

💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
M5 The Burnley Bus Company ~21 min 61 04:50 23:30 Bus Station (Stand 2)
M4 The Burnley Bus Company ~24 min 34 05:20 20:30 Bus Station (Stand 2)
M3 The Burnley Bus Company ~22 min 28 05:45 22:00 Bus Station (Stand 2)
M6 The Burnley Bus Company ~23 min 26 06:24 19:45 Bus Station (Stand 2)
2 The Burnley Bus Company ~20 min 22 06:50 21:15 Bus Station (Stand 1)
60 Vision Bus ~27 min 12 06:32 18:12 Bus Station (Stand 9)
2A The Burnley Bus Company ~24 min 10 07:20 17:30 Bus Station (Stand 1)
NC1 The Burnley Bus Company ~21 min 1 08:12 08:12 Bus Station (Stand 7)
CG1 The Burnley Bus Company ~24 min 1 16:44 16:44 Red Lion Street School Stop (adj)

Times are for the first boarding point in Burnley on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Burnley to Nelson?

9 routes run directly from Burnley to Nelson: the M5 (The Burnley Bus Company), the M4 (The Burnley Bus Company), the M3 (The Burnley Bus Company), the M6 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 2 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 60 (Vision Bus), the 2A (The Burnley Bus Company), the NC1 (The Burnley Bus Company), the CG1 (The Burnley Bus Company).

How long does the bus take from Burnley to Nelson?

Around 21 minutes on the M5, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Burnley to Nelson?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the M5) leaves around 04:50 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Burnley to Nelson?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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