The average bus between Sale and Skelmersdale takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours from Sale 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 Sale and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at The Trafford Centre Bus Station and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sale 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 Sale to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via The Trafford Centre Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Sale to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Marks and Spencer station.
Sale to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Sale and Skelmersdale is 32.8 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Concourse via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 2h 52m.