The average bus between Southampton and Skelmersdale takes 11h 16m and the fastest bus takes 8h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton to Skelmersdale. 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 3 times a day between Southampton and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 11h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Skelmersdale? 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 Southampton to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
Southampton to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Southampton and Skelmersdale is 308.7 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Concourse via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 8h 34m.