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Carlisle to Skelmersdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Skelmersdale takes 7h 14m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. There is at least one bus per day from Carlisle 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.

7h 14m
Duration
119 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Carlisle to Skelmersdale bus times

Buses run once daily between Carlisle and Skelmersdale. The service departs Carlisle at 12:55 AM at night, which arrives into Skelmersdale at 07:29:00. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireArriva UK6h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireArriva UK6h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireArriva UK6h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireArriva UK6h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireArriva UK11h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireArriva UK6h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireArriva UK6h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.

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  • Distance: 118.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Concourse via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 5h 6m.

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