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Accrington to Skelmersdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Accrington and Skelmersdale takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Accrington to Skelmersdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 6 bus, bus, line 311 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 6 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 2
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
3h 6m

Accrington to Skelmersdale bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Accrington and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Arrival Stand and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus8h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 18m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 18m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 3m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 18m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 18m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 3m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 18m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 18m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 3m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 18m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 18m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 3m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyPreston Bus3h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Skelmersdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Accrington to Skelmersdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Skelmersdale, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Concourse via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 6m.

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