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

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There are 5 ways to get from Halifax to Skelmersdale by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Rochdaletrain train
    2. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h 48m
    £21–38

  2. Drive 50.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Halifax to Skelmersdalecar car 50.8 mi
    1h 6m
    £13–18

  3. Line 587 bus, line 471 bus, line 607 bus

    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 587
    2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus bus 607
    4h 33m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Parboldtrain train Stalybridge - Southport / ...
    3h 11m
    £23–42

  5. Line 591 bus, line 152 bus, bus, line 311 bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street 23 to Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 2
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    4h 54m

Halifax to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Concourse via Rochdale Interchange, Bolton Interchange, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Hallcroft via Manchester Victoria, Parbold, and Shops in around 3h 11m.

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