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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Skelmersdale is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Concourse via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Central Station and Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Wigan North Western via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Cambridge and Skelmersdale is 260 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Skelmersdale without a car is to train and line 375 bus which takes 4h 18m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Cambridge to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Skelmersdale bus from?

Cambridge to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Skelmersdale train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Skelmersdale?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Skelmersdale is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 18m, you could also train, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Cambridge to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Cambridge to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Cambridge to Skelmersdale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Skelmersdale is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Cambridge to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2786+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Cambridge to Skelmersdale - 8 ways to travel via train, line 375 bus, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 375 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
4h 18m
£97–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
7h 36m
£23–42
Drive 179.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Skelmersdalecar 179.5 mi
3h 24m
£44–63
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 18m
£66–172
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 55m
£106–162
Train, line 310 bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Concoursebus 310
8h 36m
£104–152
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
6h 54m
£66–208
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, line 312 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain
4. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus
6h 18m

Cambridge to Skelmersdale by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 258.3 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Concourse via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Warrington Interchange, Central Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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