The average bus between Halifax and Skelmersdale takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Halifax 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 2 hours between Halifax and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Rochdale Interchange and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Halifax 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 Halifax to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from George Street 24 station and arriving at Wigan Bus Station via Rochdale Interchange station and Bolton Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Halifax to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Team Pennine, depart from George Street 24 station.
Halifax to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.
The distance between Halifax and Skelmersdale is 63.6 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from George Street 24 to Concourse via Rochdale Interchange, Bolton Interchange, and Wigan Bus Station in around 4h 30m.