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How to get fromAccrington to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Accrington to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 375 bus via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h
    £13–26

  2. Drive 30.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Accrington to Skelmersdalecar car 30.2 mi
    40 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 6 bus, bus, line 311 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    2h 57m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Accrington to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 30.2 mi
    40 min
    £65–80

  5. Train, line 312 bus

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Parboldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus bus 312
    2h 29m

  6. Train, line 375 bus

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h 40m
    £21–39

Accrington to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar234Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Concourse via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 57m.

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