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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale is to line 1 bus and bus and line 609 bus and line 375 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Concourse via Bus Station Express Lounge, St Peter's Square, Leigh Bus Station and Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Wigan North Western via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Hartlepool and Skelmersdale is 205 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Skelmersdale bus from?

Hartlepool to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from York Road - Central Library station.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Skelmersdale train from?

Hartlepool to Skelmersdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus and line 609 bus and line 375 bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Bus Station Stand 11.

Where does the Hartlepool to Skelmersdale train arrive?

Hartlepool to Skelmersdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Skelmersdale is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hartlepool to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2767+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Hartlepool to Skelmersdale - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 54m
£61–117
Line 1 bus, bus, line 609 bus, line 375 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York Road - Central Library to Bus Station Stand 11bus 1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Wallgatebus 609
5. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
7h 23m
£22–35
Drive 126.8 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Skelmersdalecar 126.8 mi
2h 32m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Parboldtrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport
6h 13m
£42–85
Line 36 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Rail Stationbus 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Todmordentrain
3. Take the train from Todmorden to Wigan Wallgatetrain
6h 59m
£46–79

Hartlepool to Skelmersdale by train and bus

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Concourse via Carlisle, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Concourse via Bus Station Express Lounge, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 7h 23m.

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