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Trip Overview

The average bus between Skelmersdale and Barnsley takes 9h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale to Barnsley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 9m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Line 132 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 132
  2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus bus 131 / ...
6h 19m
£19–32

Skelmersdale to Barnsley bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Skelmersdale and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Rail Stations and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 31m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire12h 7m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire10h 48m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire14h 3m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire5h 34m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 31m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire12h 7m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire10h 48m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire5h 34m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 31m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire12h 7m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire10h 48m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 13m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 24m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 31m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire12h 33m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire6h 10m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 14m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 15m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 13m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire14h 3m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire5h 34m • 5 changes

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    Arriva UKBee NetworkBee NetworkNational ExpressNational ExpressStagecoach Yorkshire7h 31m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Barnsley? 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.

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  • Distance: 116 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Sheffield Road/West Way via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/C4 in around 6h 19m.

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