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.
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.




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5h 4m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Wakefield to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wakefield Bus Station.
Wakefield to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Wakefield and Skelmersdale is 85.4 km. The road distance is 138 km.
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 58m.