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

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

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Wigan North Westerntrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    1h 34m
    £12–22

  2. Drive  33.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Skelmersdalecar car 33.7 mi
    53 min
    £9–13

  3. Train, line 311 bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Chorleytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    2h 7m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 33.7 mi
    53 min
    £150–180

  5. Train, line 312 bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Wigan North Westerntrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus bus 312
    2h 6m

  6. Line 61 bus, bus, line 312 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tescobus bus 2A
    3. Take the bus from Tesco to Concoursebus bus 312
    3h 35m

Blackpool to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Concourse via Bus Station and Tesco in around 3h 35m.

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