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Trip Overview

The average bus between Skelmersdale and Carlisle takes 9h 37m and the fastest bus takes 9h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Skelmersdale to Carlisle. 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 37m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Skelmersdale to Carlisle bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Skelmersdale and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Church Street and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Preston BusStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational Express9h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Preston BusStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational Express9h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Preston BusStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational Express9h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Preston BusStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational Express9h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Preston BusStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireNational Express9h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Carlisle? 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.

Map of how to get from Skelmersdale to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Bus Station via Church Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 17m.

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