The average bus between Manchester Victoria and Skelmersdale takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly bus service from Manchester Victoria 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 hourly between Manchester Victoria and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Victoria is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Ridgefield and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester Victoria 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 Manchester Victoria to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Ridgefield station and arriving at Concourse station via Leigh Bus Station and Wallgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Manchester Victoria to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ridgefield station.
Manchester Victoria to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Manchester Victoria and Skelmersdale is 35.8 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a vehicle from Manchester Victoria to Concourse via Ridgefield, Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 2h 35m.