Bus from Nelson (Lancashire) to Barnoldswick
3 direct routes · 29–38 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 22:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Barnoldswick as of 08:39
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Nelson, 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 | ~38 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 05:10 | 22:51 | Walton Lane (opp) | West Craven HS (opp) | Colne, Primet, Colne, Foulridge, Kelbrook, Sough & 1 more |
| M6 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~29 min | 16 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:47 | 20:06 | Walton Lane (opp) | West Craven HS (opp) | Colne, Primet, Colne, Foulridge & Kelbrook |
| C1 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Walton Lane (opp) | West Craven HS (opp) | Colne, Primet, Colne, Foulridge, Kelbrook, Sough & 1 more |
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 M5 bus, M6 bus or C1 bus timetable.
Fares from Nelson to Barnoldswick
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 Nelson to Barnoldswick?
3 routes run directly from Nelson to Barnoldswick: the M5 (The Burnley Bus Company), the M6 (The Burnley Bus Company), the C1 (The Burnley Bus Company). The most frequent is the M5, 28 times each weekday — board at Walton Lane (opp) and get off at West Craven HS (opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nelson to Barnoldswick?
Between 29 minutes on the M6 and 38 on the M5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Colne, Primet, Colne, Foulridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nelson to Barnoldswick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 22:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nelson to Barnoldswick?
Adult singles from Nelson to Barnoldswick: £1.00 on the M5 and M6 (The Burnley Bus Company). 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.