Bus from Nelson (Lancashire) to Accrington

2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 07:06, last bus 07:54 (weekdays).

Next buses to Accrington as of 03:48

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Nelson, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
852 Moving People ~40 min 1 weekdays only 07:06 07:06 Thorne Street (by) Alice Street (by) Lomeshaye, Brierfield, Reedley, Burnley, Accrington Road, Burnley & 3 more
919 Vision Bus ~39 min 1 weekdays only 07:54 07:54 Mosley Street (by) Whinney Hill Road (by) Carr Hall, Fence, Higham, Altham & Clayton-le-Moors

Times are for the first boarding point in Nelson 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 852 bus or 919 bus timetable.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Nelson to Accrington?

2 routes run directly from Nelson to Accrington: the 852 (Moving People), the 919 (Vision Bus). The most frequent is the 852, once each weekday — board at Thorne Street (by) and get off at Alice Street (by), about 40 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Nelson to Accrington?

Around 40 minutes on the 852, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lomeshaye, Brierfield, Reedley, Burnley and other stops on the way.

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

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:06 and the last around 07:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Nelson to Accrington?

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

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