The average bus between Skelmersdale and Leicester takes 8h 44m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale to Leicester. 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 5 times a day between Skelmersdale and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Rail Stations and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Skelmersdale station and arriving at Leicester station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Skelmersdale to Leicester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Skelmersdale to Leicester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Leicester is 149.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 40m.