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

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

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  1. Train, line 312 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain train
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus bus 312
    2h 8m

  2. Line 607 bus, line 375 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus bus 607
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h 29m
    £7–12

  3. Drive 25.2 mi

    1. Drive from Darwen to Skelmersdalecar car 25.2 mi
    32 min
    £7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Darwen to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 25.2 mi
    32 min
    £50–65

  5. Line 1 bus, line 607 bus, line 375 bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Centre to Bolton Interchangebus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus bus 607
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h 43m

  6. Bus, line 311 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    2h 51m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Darwen to Skelmersdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Skelmersdale, England?

You can take a train from Darwen to Concourse via Bolton, Bolton Interchange, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 2h 29m.

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