Bus from Nelson (Lancashire) to Manchester City Centre
1 direct route · about 102 min · first bus 05:39, last bus 06:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manchester City Centre as of 08:10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X43 | The Burnley Bus Company | ~102 min | 3 | weekdays only | 05:39 | 06:22 | Lomeshaye Road (by) | Turner Street (Stop NZ) | Lomeshaye, Brierfield, Reedley, Burnley, Clow Bridge, Dunnockshaw & 5 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 X43 bus timetable.
Fares from Nelson to Manchester City Centre
- £3.00 adult single on the X43 (The Burnley Bus Company)
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 Manchester City Centre?
The X43 (The Burnley Bus Company) runs directly from Nelson to Manchester City Centre. Board at Lomeshaye Road (by) and get off at Turner Street (Stop NZ); the journey takes about 102 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nelson to Manchester City Centre?
Around 102 minutes on the X43, 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 Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:39 and the last around 06:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nelson to Manchester City Centre?
An adult single from Nelson to Manchester City Centre is £3.00 on the X43 (The Burnley Bus Company), from Lomeshaye Road (by) to Turner Street (Stop NZ). 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.