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

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There are 5 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 40m
    £75–123

  2. Drive 199.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skelmersdalecar car 199.3 mi
    3h 41m
    £49–71

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    6h 8m
    £68–180

  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 17m
    £79–134

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train, line 312 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus bus
    7h 7m

Edinburgh to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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