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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Skelmersdale is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Concourse via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Wigan North Western via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Dundee to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Dundee and Skelmersdale is 272 miles. The road distance is 256.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Skelmersdale without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 45m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Dundee to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Skelmersdale bus from?

Dundee to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Skelmersdale train from?

Dundee to Skelmersdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Skelmersdale?

The best way to get from Dundee to Skelmersdale is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 45m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Dundee to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Dundee to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Skelmersdale train arrive?

Dundee to Skelmersdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Skelmersdale is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Dundee to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2792+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Dundee to Skelmersdale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dundee to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 45m
£91–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 57m
£40–116
Drive 254.6 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Skelmersdalecar 254.6 mi
4h 27m
£63–90
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 39m
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 27m
£79–129
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
7h 27m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wigan North Westerntrain
7h 21m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, line 312 bus
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain
4. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus
7h 16m

Dundee to Skelmersdale by train and bus

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Distance: 270.3 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Skelmersdale, England?

You can take a train from Dundee to Concourse via Haymarket, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Concourse via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 8h 57m.

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