There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Skelmersdale by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 375 bus
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
- Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
4h 7m£50–82Bus, line 375 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus Cf4
- Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
4h 11m£25–43Drive 137.8 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Skelmersdalecar 137.8 mi
2h 17m£34–50Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirktrain
4h 24m£56–118
Cheltenham to Skelmersdale by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Skelmersdale is to bus and line 375 bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Concourse via Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Ormskirk via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Skelmersdale is 143 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Skelmersdale without a car is to train and line 375 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Cheltenham to Skelmersdale, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Skelmersdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Skelmersdale is to bus and line 375 bus which takes 4h 11m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Skelmersdale, England?
You can take a bus from Park & Ride to Concourse via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Concourse via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool South Parkway, Ormskirk, and Bus Station in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–65
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirk
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Merseyrail
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concourse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concourse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.
Cheltenham to Skelmersdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Skelmersdale is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Cheltenham to Skelmersdale.
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