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

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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley 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 Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    1h 54m
    £15–30

  2. Drive 36.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Skelmersdalecar car 36.3 mi
    42 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 152 bus, bus, line 311 bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    3h 16m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 36.3 mi
    42 min
    £75–95

  5. Train, line 312 bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road 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 23m

  6. Train, line 375 bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h 29m
    £19–35

Burnley to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a bus from St James Street to Concourse via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 16m.

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