The average bus between Skelmersdale and Porthmadog takes 10h 35m and the fastest bus takes 7h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale to Porthmadog. 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 4 hours between Skelmersdale and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Kirkby Bus Station and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Porthmadog? 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 Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Skelmersdale station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Kirkby Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Skelmersdale to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Concourse station.
Skelmersdale to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Porthmadog Park A station.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Porthmadog is 113.9 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a bus from Concourse to Porthmadog Park A via Kirkby Bus Station, Queen Square, Whitechapel, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 5, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 51m.