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How to get fromCardiff to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    4h 46m
    £60–95

  2. Drive  174.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Skelmersdalecar car 174.5 mi
    3h 50m
    £43–63

  3. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    7h 5m
    £75–177

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    5h 45m
    £83–158

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 23m
    £74–191

Cardiff to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Skelmersdale, England?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Concourse via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool South Parkway, Ormskirk, and Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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