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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 45m
    £69–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    7h 2m
    £40–90

  3. Drive 174.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Skelmersdalecar car 174.5 mi
    3h 50m
    £43–62

  4. Train, 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 14m
    £75–176

  5. Train via Birmingham

    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 42m
    £97–178

Cardiff to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Concourse via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station once a week. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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