The average bus between Skelmersdale and Rossendale takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Skelmersdale to Rossendale. 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 hourly between Skelmersdale and Rossendale. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Rossendale at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Rossendale? 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 Rossendale. However, there are services departing from Concourse station and arriving at Bolton Interchange station via Wigan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Skelmersdale to Rossendale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Concourse station.
Skelmersdale to Rossendale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Rossendale is 36 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a bus from Concourse to Cliffe Cottage via Wigan Bus Station, Bolton Interchange, and Bury Interchange in around 3h 33m.