The average bus between Blackpool and Skelmersdale takes 4h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.
Buses run hourly 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 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Blackpool to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Buchanan Street station.
Blackpool to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Blackpool and Skelmersdale is 34.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Concourse via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 46m.