The average bus between Manchester and Skelmersdale takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly bus service from Manchester 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 and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Leigh Bus Station and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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 to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Leigh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Manchester to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from St Peter's Square station.
Manchester to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Manchester and Skelmersdale is 36.3 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from St Peter's Square to Concourse via Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 2h 41m.