What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Concourse via Heathrow Terminal 5, Queen Square Bus Station and Kirkby Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Basingstoke and Skelmersdale is 212 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Skelmersdale bus from?

Basingstoke to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Skelmersdale train from?

Basingstoke to Skelmersdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Skelmersdale train arrive?

Basingstoke to Skelmersdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Skelmersdale is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2754+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Basingstoke to Skelmersdale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£80–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
8h 25m
£37–72
Drive 203.8 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Skelmersdalecar 203.8 mi
3h 38m
£52–74
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 30m
£114–239
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 31m
£83–129
Train, line 310 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Concoursebus 310
6h 48m
£78–144
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, line 312 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain
5. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus
6h 28m

Basingstoke to Skelmersdale by train and bus

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Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Concourse via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Concourse via Heathrow Terminal 5, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Kirkby Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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