The average bus between Leeds and Skelmersdale takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 Leeds and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeds is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Leeds to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Leeds and Skelmersdale is 85.2 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Concourse via Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 3h 49m.