The average bus between Bristol and Skelmersdale takes 13h 28m and the fastest bus takes 6h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 twice daily between Bristol and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and take an average of 13h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
Bristol to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warrington Interchange station.
The distance between Bristol and Skelmersdale is 233.3 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Concourse via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Warrington Interchange, Central Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 6h 51m.