What is the cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale?

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale is to bus and line 609 bus and line 375 bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale?

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Concourse via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, St Peter's Square, Leigh Bus Station and Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Doncaster and Skelmersdale is 114 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.

How do I travel from Doncaster to Skelmersdale without a car?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Skelmersdale bus from?

Doncaster to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Cleveland Street/St James Street station.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Skelmersdale train from?

Doncaster to Skelmersdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Skelmersdale?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 609 bus and line 375 bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Doncaster to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Doncaster to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A3 station.

Where does the Doncaster to Skelmersdale train arrive?

Doncaster to Skelmersdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Skelmersdale is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Doncaster to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2754+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Doncaster to Skelmersdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 609 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 47m
£33–55
Bus, line 609 bus, line 375 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A3bus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Wallgatebus 609
5. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
6h 42m
£12–18
Drive 80.5 mi
1. Drive from Doncaster to Skelmersdalecar 80.5 mi
1h 50m
£20–29
Train, line 375 bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
4h 8m
£25–44

Doncaster to Skelmersdale by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 113.5 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Doncaster to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Concourse via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, St Peter's Square, Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 6h 42m.

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