68 Colne to Nelson via Alkincoats, Barrowford
Operated by Vision Bus. First bus 06:45, last bus 22:15. 30 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:10, last 17:40. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 68? 28 other bus routes are numbered 68 elsewhere in the UK — see every 68 bus timetable by area.
- Operated on behalf of Lancashire County Council
| Stop | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 1) | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 |
| Alkincoats Road (opp) | 09:16 | 10:16 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 13:16 | 14:16 | 15:16 | 16:16 | 17:16 |
| Crossroads (adj) | 09:23 | 10:23 | 11:23 | 12:23 | 13:23 | 14:23 | 15:23 | 16:23 | 17:23 |
| Nelson & Colne College (by) | 09:28 | 10:28 | 11:28 | 12:28 | 13:28 | 14:28 | 15:28 | 16:28 | 17:28 |
| Interchange (Stand 8) | 09:36 | 10:36 | 11:36 | 12:36 | 13:36 | 14:36 | 15:36 | 16:36 | 17:36 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 68
Adult single £2.50 to £3.00 · Adult return £4.30 to £5.10 · Child single £1.30 to £1.50 · Child return £2.20 to £2.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.50 | Alkincoats | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.50 | Barrowford Wilton Street | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | N&C College | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Rook Street | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | Morrisons | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Scotland Road | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Nelson Interchange | |
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Higherford Crossroads |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Colne Town Centre.
Vision Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 18 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Vision Bus before you travel.
Tickets on the 68
Vision Bus publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and young people.
Ticket types come from Vision Bus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 18 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Vision Bus.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Vision Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27 December, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 68
68 towards Nelson
All 24 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 1) Colne
- Walton Street (by) Colne
- St Johns Church (o/s) Colne
- Municipal Hall (opp) Colne
- Crabtree Street (by) Colne
- Sacred Heart Church (by) Colne
- Alkincoats Road (opp) Alkincoats
- Carlton Court (by) Barrowford
- Grenfell Gardens (by) Barrowford
- Pendle Heritage Centre (by) Barrowford
- Bank Fold (by) Higherford
- Crossroads (adj) Higherford
- Bank Fold (opp) Higherford
- White Bear (opp) Barrowford
- Church Street (opp) Barrowford
- Rushton Street (opp) Barrowford
- Wilton Street (by) Barrowford
- Roughlee Street (by) Barrowford
- Nelson & Colne College (by) Barrowford
- Rook Street (by) Nelson
- Morrisons (Stop 4) Nelson
- North Street (o/s) Nelson
- Pendle Street (opp) Nelson
- Interchange (Stand 8) Nelson
68 towards Colne
All 24 stops
- Interchange (Stand 8) Nelson
- Pendle Street (by) Nelson
- Cross Street (by) Nelson
- Morrison (Stop 3) Nelson
- Canal Bridge (by) Nelson
- Nelson and Colne College (by) Barrowford
- Maud Street (by) Barrowford
- Wilton Street (opp) Barrowford
- Rushton Street (by) Barrowford
- Church Street (by) Barrowford
- Park Street (by) Barrowford
- Bank Fold (by) Higherford
- Crossroads (adj) Higherford
- Bank Fold (opp) Higherford
- Pendle Heritage Centre (opp) Barrowford
- Grenfell Gardens (opp) Barrowford
- Carlton Court (opp) Barrowford
- Alkincoats Road (by) Alkincoats
- Princess Street (opp) Colne
- Municipal Hall (by) Colne
- Colne Lane (opp) Colne
- Library (Stand LB) Colne
- Farm Foods (Stand FF) Colne
- Bus Station (Stand 1) Colne
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 68 bus?
The first 68 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 68 bus?
The last 68 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 68 bus cost?
Vision Bus's published fares on the 68: adult single £2.50 to £3.00, adult return £4.30 to £5.10, child single £1.30 to £1.50, child return £2.20 to £2.60. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Vision Bus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 68 bus?
The 68 is operated by Vision Bus.
Timetable data from Vision Bus via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.