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

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There are 6 ways to get from Clitheroe to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Clitheroe to Boltontrain train Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    3h 9m
    £13–24

  2. Line 280 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Stationbus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 2A
    3h 41m
    £7–9

  3. Drive  34 mi

    1. Drive from Clitheroe to Skelmersdalecar car 34 mi
    43 min
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clitheroe to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 34 mi
    43 min
    £150–180

  5. Line 22 bus, bus, line 311 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Stationbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    3h 42m

  6. Line 22 bus, train, line 375 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Street to Interchangebus bus 22
    2. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    4h 38m

Clitheroe to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Clitheroe to Hallcroft via Bolton, Parbold, and Shops in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Concourse via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 41m.

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