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Journey Information
There are 74 intercity buses per day from Burnley to Nelson. Traveling by bus from Burnley to Nelson usually takes around 16 minutes, but the fastest Mainline bus can make the trip in 9 minutes.
| Distance | 3 mi (5 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 9m |
| Cheapest price | $3.49 |
| Trips per day | 74 |
| Most frequent service | Mainline |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Burnley to Nelson?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Burnley to Nelson. Mainline connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainline | 74 | 0h 17m | $3.49 |
Book Mainline from Burnley to Nelson from $3. There are 74 Mainline schedules from Burnley to Nelson and you can expect on average to pay for a Mainline ticket to Nelson. In Burnley, Mainline departs to Nelson from Burnley Bus Station and 2 other stations. In Nelson, Mainline arrives at Nelson Train Station and no other station.
An average trip on Mainline from Burnley to Nelson takes 0 hours and 17 minutes , while the fastest available Mainline trip will get you to Nelson in 0 hours and 9 minutes .
On weekends, Mainline offers 56 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Nelson.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 16 minutes to cover the 5 kilometers from Burnley to Nelson. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Burnley to Nelson for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week."
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Burnley to Nelson, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 74 scheduled buses that travel from Burnley to Nelson every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Burnley to Nelson without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Burnley to Nelson; ticket prices start at $6.38.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Burnley?
Main departure station: Burnley Bus Station
Buses to Nelson leave from 3 stations in Burnley.
All bus stations in Burnley:
Burnley Bus Station
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Queensgate Bus Depot
Where does the bus arrive in Nelson?
Main arrival station: Nelson Train Station
All buses from Burnley arrive at one main station in Nelson.
Bus stations in Nelson:
Nelson Train Station
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