The average bus between Burnley and Skelmersdale takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Burnley 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 every 3 hours between Burnley and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Burnley 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 Burnley to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from St James Street station and arriving at Concourse station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Burnley to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from St James Street station.
Burnley to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Burnley and Skelmersdale is 44 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from St James Street to Concourse via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 48m.