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Trip Overview

The average bus between Blackpool and Skelmersdale takes 4h 51m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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.

4h 51m
Duration
49 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 61 bus, bus, line 312 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tescobus bus 2A
  3. Take the bus from Tesco to Concoursebus bus 312
3h 35m

Blackpool to Skelmersdale bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Blackpool and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus15h 4m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus12h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashirePreston Bus4h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Skelmersdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 48.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Concourse via Bus Station and Tesco in around 3h 35m.

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