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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 31m
    £83–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk920
    8h 10m
    £33–53

  3. Drive  203.8 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Skelmersdalecar car 203.8 mi
    3h 38m
    £51–74

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    7h 30m
    £114–240

  5. Train, line 310 bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 310
    6h 48m
    £78–144

  6. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, line 312 bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus bus
    6h 28m

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    7h 26m
    £100–261

Basingstoke to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Concourse via Stafford, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Concourse via London Heathrow Airport, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Kirkby Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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