The average bus between Middlesbrough and Skelmersdale takes 7h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough 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 4 times a day between Middlesbrough and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Skelmersdale is 152 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Concourse via Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Market Street, Sumner Street, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 5h 47m.