The average bus between Old Swan and Skelmersdale takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Old Swan 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 Old Swan and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Old Swan is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Aintree University Hospital and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Old Swan 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 Old Swan to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Old Swan station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Aintree University Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Old Swan to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Tesco station.
Old Swan to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Old Swan and Skelmersdale is 17.6 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a bus from Tesco to Concourse via Aintree University Hospital and Kirkby Bus Station in around 1h 36m.