The average bus between Skelmersdale and Burnley takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale to Burnley. 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 2 hours between Skelmersdale and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Burnley at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Chapel Street and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Burnley? 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 Skelmersdale to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Skelmersdale station and arriving at Burnley station via Chapel Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Skelmersdale to Burnley bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Concourse station.
Skelmersdale to Burnley bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at St James Street station.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Burnley is 44 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Concourse to St James Street via Chapel Street, Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 2h 44m.