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How to get fromBlackpool South Station to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool South Station to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool South to Prestontrain train Blackpool South - Preston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    1h 57m
    £14–28

  2. Drive 32.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool South Station to Skelmersdalecar car 32.9 mi
    50 min
    £8–12

  3. Line 68 bus, bus, line 312 bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak to Bus Stationbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tescobus bus 2A
    3. Take the bus from Tesco to Concoursebus bus 312
    3h 56m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackpool South Station to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 32.9 mi
    50 min
    £70–90

  5. Train, line 312 bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool South 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 26m

  6. Line 68 bus, line 110 bus, line 375 bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak to Bus Stationbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 110
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    4h 24m

Blackpool South Station to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Blackpool South Station, England and Skelmersdale, England?

You can take a bus from Royal Oak to Concourse via Bus Station and Tesco in around 3h 56m.

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