NC3 Wilpshire to Barrowford via Whalley, Padiham

Operated by The Burnley Bus Company. First bus 07:56, last bus 16:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Barrowford from Wilpshire Hotel (Stop 1): tomorrow 07:56

Next towards Wilpshire from Nelson & Colne College (by): 16:20

Wanted a different NC3? 1 other bus route is numbered NC3 elsewhere in the UK — see every NC3 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Nelson & Colne College · Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays · 1 journey
Stop 07:56
Wilpshire Hotel (Stop 1) 07:56
Bus Station (Stand C) 08:10
Slade Lane (by) 08:25
Four Alls Inn (o/s) 08:30
Bay Horse Inn (opp) 08:33
Nelson and Colne College (adj) 08:40

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with The Burnley Bus Company whether this route takes part. Details →

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 The Burnley Bus Company before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route NC3

NC3 towards Barrowford

All 40 stops
  1. Wilpshire Hotel (Stop 1) Wilpshire
  2. Somerset Avenue (by) Wilpshire
  3. Durham Road (by) Wilpshire
  4. Hollies Road (by) Wilpshire
  5. Carr Hall (opp) Wilpshire
  6. Rogersfield (by) Langho
  7. York Lane (opp) Langho
  8. Railway Station (by) Langho
  9. Northcote Road (by) Langho
  10. Longsight Road (by) Langho
  11. Foxfields (opp) Langho
  12. Elker Lane (by) Billington
  13. Billington Gardens (opp) Billington
  14. Calder Avenue (opp) Billington
  15. Nab Rise (opp) Billington
  16. Longworth Road (opp) Billington
  17. Toby Jug (opp) Whalley
  18. Bus Station (Stand C) Whalley
  19. Sydney Avenue (by) Whalley
  20. Portfield Road (by) Whalley
  21. Burnley Road (Stop 4) Portfield
  22. Haywood Caravan Park (opp) Read
  23. Jubilee Street (by) Read
  24. Campbell Street (opp) Read
  25. Stork Hotel (o/s) Read
  26. School Lane (by) Simonstone
  27. Clough Lane (by) Simonstone
  28. Vicarage Avenue (opp) Padiham
  29. Memorial Park (opp) Padiham
  30. North Street (by) Padiham
  31. Bank Street (by) Padiham
  32. Slade Lane (by) Padiham
  33. Fir Trees Lane (opp) Higham
  34. Leet Road (opp) Higham
  35. Four Alls Inn (o/s) Higham
  36. St Johns CEPS (by) Higham
  37. Bay Horse Inn (opp) Fence
  38. Riverside Business Park (by) Carr Hall
  39. Surrey Road (opp) Barrowford
  40. Nelson and Colne College (adj) Barrowford

NC3 towards Wilpshire

All 41 stops
  1. Nelson & Colne College (by) Barrowford
  2. Surrey Road (by) Barrowford
  3. Riverside Business Park (opp) Carr Hall
  4. Fence Gate Inn (opp) Fence
  5. Bay Horse Inn (by) Fence
  6. St Johns CEPS (opp) Higham
  7. Four Alls Inn (opp) Higham
  8. Leet Road (by) Higham
  9. Fir Trees Lane (by) Higham
  10. Slade Lane (adj) Padiham
  11. Bank Street (opp) Padiham
  12. North Street (opp) Padiham
  13. Memorial Park (by) Padiham
  14. Vicarage Avenue (by) Padiham
  15. Clough Lane (opp) Simonstone
  16. Haugh Avenue (opp) Simonstone
  17. Fountains Avenue (by) Read
  18. Constitutional Club (o/s) Read
  19. Jubilee Street (opp) Read
  20. Haywood Caravan Park (by) Read
  21. Burnley Road (Stop 3) Portfield
  22. Portfield Road (opp) Whalley
  23. Queen Street (by) Whalley
  24. Bus Station (Stand A) Whalley
  25. Toby Jug Whalley
  26. Longworth Road (by) Billington
  27. Nab Rise (by) Billington
  28. Calder Avenue (by) Billington
  29. Billington Gardens (by) Billington
  30. Elker Lane (opp) Billington
  31. Foxfields (by) Langho
  32. Longsight Road (opp) Langho
  33. Northcote Road (opp) Langho
  34. Railway Station (opp) Langho
  35. York Lane (by) Langho
  36. Rogersfield (opp) Langho
  37. Carr Hall (by) Wilpshire
  38. Hollies Road (opp) Wilpshire
  39. Sunnyside Avenue (opp) Wilpshire
  40. Somerset Avenue (opp) Wilpshire
  41. Wilpshire Hotel (Stop 2) Wilpshire

Towns & areas on this route

PadihamBarrowfordWilpshireWhalleyLanghoFenceBillingtonCarr HallHighamReadPortfieldSimonstone

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first NC3 bus?

The first NC3 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:56 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last NC3 bus?

The last NC3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the NC3 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). The Burnley Bus Company day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the NC3 bus?

The NC3 is operated by The Burnley Bus Company.

Timetable data from The Burnley Bus Company via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.