The average bus between Ashton-under-Lyne and Skelmersdale takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly bus service from Ashton-under-Lyne 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.
Buses run hourly between Ashton-under-Lyne and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ashton-under-Lyne 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Cavendish Street station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Skelmersdale is 45.1 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Cavendish Street to Concourse via Piccadilly Gardens, St Peter's Square, Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 3h 10m.