Bus from Burnley to Nelson (Lancashire)
13 direct routes · 17–47 min · first bus 04:26, last bus 23:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Nelson (Lancashire) as of 11:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Burnley, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~19 min | 38 | Sat 34 · Sun 24 | 04:26 | 23:37 | Queensgate Depot (by) | Walton Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield & Lomeshaye |
| M4 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~26 min | 25 | Sat 23 · Sun 9 | 05:21 | 20:31 | St Peters Centre (by) | Walton Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield & Lomeshaye |
| M3 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~26 min | 18 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 05:46 | 22:01 | St Peters Centre (by) | Walton Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield & Lomeshaye |
| M6 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~26 min | 16 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:25 | 19:46 | St Peters Centre (by) | Walton Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield & Lomeshaye |
| 2 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~25 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 8 | 06:51 | 21:16 | Culvert (by) | Interchange (Stand 5) | Lane Head, Kibble Bank, Reedley, Kibble Bank & Marsden Cross |
| 60 | Vision Bus | ~36 min | 12 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 18:15 | St James Street (Stop 2) | Pendle Street (opp) | Lower Manor, Reedley, Lane Head, Kibble Bank & Marsden Cross |
| 2A | The Burnley Bus Company | ~23 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 17:32 | Culvert (by) | Interchange (Stand 5) | Lane Head, Kibble Bank, Reedley, Kibble Bank & Marsden Cross |
| 65 | Vision Bus | ~47 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 18:36 | Barracks Rail Station (opp) | Pendle Street (opp) | Padiham, Hapton, Padiham, Higham, Fence, Wheatley Lane & 1 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · NC1, 112, 852, CG1, SK1
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC1 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | St Peters Centre (by) | Mosley Street (by) | Reedley, Brierfield & Lomeshaye |
| 112 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:13 | 08:13 | St Peters Centre (by) | Mosley Street (by) | Reedley, Brierfield & Lomeshaye |
| 852 | Moving People | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:17 | 18:17 | Barracks Rail Station (by) | Walton Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield & Lomeshaye |
| CG1 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:23 | 15:23 | Barracks Rail Station (by) | Mosley Street (by) | Reedley, Brierfield & Lomeshaye |
| SK1 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Queensgate Depot (by) | Walton Lane (opp) | Reedley, Brierfield & Lomeshaye |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every M5 bus, M4 bus, M3 bus, M6 bus, 2 bus, 60 bus, 2A bus or 65 bus timetable.
Fares from Burnley to Nelson
- £1.00 adult single on the M5, M4, M3, M6, 2, 2A and NC1 (The Burnley Bus Company)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.10 return on the 65 (Vision Bus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Burnley to Nelson?
13 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 65 (Vision Bus), the NC1 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 112 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 852 (Moving People), the CG1 (The Burnley Bus Company), the SK1 (The Burnley Bus Company). The most frequent is the M5, 38 times each weekday — board at Queensgate Depot (by) and get off at Walton Lane (opp), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Burnley to Nelson?
Between 17 minutes on the NC1 and 47 on the 65, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Reedley, Brierfield, Lomeshaye on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Burnley to Nelson?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:26 and the last around 23:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Burnley to Nelson?
Adult singles from Burnley to Nelson: £1.00 on the M5, M4, M3, M6, 2, 2A and NC1 (The Burnley Bus Company); £3.00 on the 65 (Vision Bus). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.