The average bus between Skelmersdale and Walkden takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale to Walkden. 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 Walkden. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Walkden at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Rail Stations and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Walkden? 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 Walkden. However, there are services departing from Skelmersdale station and arriving at Walkden station via Wigan Rail Stations station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Skelmersdale to Walkden bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Concourse station.
Skelmersdale to Walkden bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Boothstown Post Office station.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Walkden is 25 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a bus from Concourse to Park Road via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, and Boothstown Post Office in around 2h 15m.