The average bus between Leicester and Skelmersdale takes 7h 47m and the fastest bus takes 6h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 4 hours between Leicester and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Leicester to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Leicester and Skelmersdale is 149.3 km. The road distance is 217 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 40m.