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Skelmersdale to Ellesmere Port buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Skelmersdale and Ellesmere Port takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly bus service from Skelmersdale to Ellesmere Port. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
70 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 20 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Queen Squarebus bus 20
  2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
2h 52m
£4–7

Skelmersdale to Ellesmere Port bus times

Buses run hourly between Skelmersdale and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Kirkby Bus Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h • 2 changes

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusStagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Ellesmere Port? 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 Ellesmere Port.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Skelmersdale, England and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a bus from Concourse to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Kirkby Bus Station, Queen Square, and Whitechapel in around 2h 52m.

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