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Preston to Skelmersdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Skelmersdale takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

2h 26m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 375 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
1h 5m
£6–13

Preston to Skelmersdale bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Preston and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Skelmersdale, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concourse every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 45 min.

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