The average bus between Rainhill and Skelmersdale takes 2h 10m and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rainhill 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 every 3 hours between Rainhill and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rainhill is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:38 PM. All services require a transfer at St Helens Central Interchange and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rainhill 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 Rainhill to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Rainhill station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via St Helens Central Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Rainhill to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Rainhill Interchange station.
Rainhill to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Rainhill and Skelmersdale is 15.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Rainhill Interchange to Concourse via St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, and Witton Way in around 2h 16m.