The average bus between Burnley and Skelmersdale takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. 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 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want 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 Burnley station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Burnley to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from St James Street station.
Burnley to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Burnley and Skelmersdale is 44 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a bus from St James Street to Concourse via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 16m.