The average bus between Runcorn and Skelmersdale takes 2h 47m and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Prescot Bus Station and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Runcorn 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 Runcorn to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Prescot Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Runcorn to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Runcorn High Street Bus Station.
Runcorn to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Runcorn and Skelmersdale is 23.4 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street Bus Station to Concourse via Prescot Bus Station and Kirkby Bus Station in around 2h 24m.