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How to get fromEdinburgh to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    3h 43m
    £70–111

  2. Drive  199.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skelmersdalecar car 199.3 mi
    3h 41m
    £50–72

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    6h 23m
    £74–198

  4. Train, line 607 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 607 / ...
    5h 19m
    £64–104

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    7h 26m
    £66–182

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    6h 45m
    £68–162

Edinburgh to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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