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Skelmersdale to Runcorn buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Skelmersdale and Runcorn takes 2h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 319 bus, line 297 bus, line 61 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Concourse to Kirkby Bus Stationbus bus 319
  2. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Stanley Crescentbus bus 297
  3. Take the bus from Prescot Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Stationbus bus 61
2h 38m

Skelmersdale to Runcorn bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Skelmersdale and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Kirkby Bus Station and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 29m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Preston BusMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Runcorn? 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 Runcorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Skelmersdale, England and Runcorn, England?

You can take a bus from Concourse to Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Kirkby Bus Station, Stanley Crescent, and Prescot Bus Station in around 2h 38m.

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