The average bus between Skelmersdale and Preston takes 1h 48m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 Preston at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Chapel Street and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Preston. However, there are services departing from Skelmersdale station and arriving at Preston station via Chapel Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Skelmersdale to Preston bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Concourse station.
Skelmersdale to Preston bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Percy Street station.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Preston is 24.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a bus from Concourse to Percy Street via Chapel Street and Bus Station in around 1h 56m.