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Wakefield to Skelmersdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Wakefield and Skelmersdale takes 5h 49m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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.

5h 49m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 110 bus, bus, line 609 bus, line 375 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 110 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
  3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 609
  5. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
4h 56m
£13–21

Wakefield to Skelmersdale bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Wakefield and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 17m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK8h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK4h 51m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 22m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK4h 24m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK4h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 40m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 40m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 40m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK4h 59m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 4m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK4h 34m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK4h 59m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 4m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK4h 34m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK4h 59m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 4m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK4h 34m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee NetworkBee NetworkArriva UK5h 4m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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.

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Skelmersdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Concourse via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 4h 56m.

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