Bus from Nelson (Lancashire) to Colne (Lancashire)
15 direct routes · 1–23 min · first bus 04:40, last bus 23:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colne (Lancashire) as of 06:16
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 | ~10 min | 38 | Sat 34 · Sun 24 | 04:40 | 23:51 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| M4 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~10 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 9 | 05:40 | 20:51 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| M3 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~10 min | 18 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 06:05 | 22:21 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| 60 | Vision Bus | ~23 min | 17 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 19:22 | Pendle Street (opp) | Princess Street (opp) | — |
| M6 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~10 min | 16 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:47 | 20:06 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| 68 | Vision Bus | ~21 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 9 | 07:21 | 21:16 | Pendle Street (by) | Colne Lane (opp) | Barrowford, Higherford, Barrowford & Alkincoats |
| 60A | Vision Bus | ~1 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 09:16 | 16:18 | Walton Lane (opp) | The Spinning Mill (o/s) | — |
8 occasional services — once or twice a day · 920, C1, 852, SK1, 934, 932, 942, 943
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 920 | Vision Bus | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:13 | 08:13 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| C1 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| 852 | Moving People | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:47 | 18:47 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| SK1 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:52 | 07:52 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| 934 | Englands Limousines | ~3 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 08:25 | 08:25 | Walton Lane (opp) | The Spinning Mill (o/s) | — |
| 932 | Pendle Coaches | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:07 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| 942 | Pendle Coaches | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:08 | 08:08 | Walton Lane (opp) | Colne Lane (opp) | Primet |
| 943 | Pendle Coaches | ~7 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 08:23 | 08:23 | Walton Lane (opp) | The Spinning Mill (o/s) | — |
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, M4 bus, M3 bus, 60 bus, M6 bus, 68 bus, 60A bus or 920 bus timetable.
Fares from Nelson to Colne
- £1.00 adult single on the M5, M4, M3 and M6 (The Burnley Bus Company)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.10 return on the 68 (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 Nelson to Colne?
15 routes run directly from Nelson to Colne: the M5 (The Burnley Bus Company), the M4 (The Burnley Bus Company), the M3 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 60 (Vision Bus), the M6 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 68 (Vision Bus), the 60A (Vision Bus), the 920 (Vision Bus), the C1 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 852 (Moving People), the SK1 (The Burnley Bus Company), the 934 (Englands Limousines), the 932 (Pendle Coaches), the 942 (Pendle Coaches), the 943 (Pendle Coaches). The most frequent is the M5, 38 times each weekday — board at Walton Lane (opp) and get off at Colne Lane (opp), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nelson to Colne?
Between 1 minutes on the 60A and 23 on the 60, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Primet on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nelson to Colne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:40 and the last around 23:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nelson to Colne?
Adult singles from Nelson to Colne: £1.00 on the M5, M4, M3 and M6 (The Burnley Bus Company); £3.00 on the 68 (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.