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How to get fromDoncaster to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Doncaster to Skelmersdale by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    3h 56m
    £31–55

  2. Drive 79.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Doncaster to Skelmersdalecar car 79.9 mi
    1h 45m
    £20–28

  3. Train, bus, line 375 bus

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    3h 59m
    £27–44

Doncaster to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Doncaster to Skelmersdale. However, you can take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Wigan Wallgate, walk to Wigan Rail Stations, then take the line 375 bus to Concourse. Alternatively, you can take a train from Doncaster to Concourse via Manchester Oxford Road, Chester Street, Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 3h 59m.

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