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How to get fromHorwich to Skiptonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Horwich to Skipton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackrod to Prestontrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Skiptontrain train Morecambe - Leeds / ...
    2h 59m
    £28–51

  2. Line 125 bus, line 280 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albert Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus 280
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 280
    4h 9m
    £9

  3. Line 125 bus, train, line 280 bus

    1. Take the bus from Albert Street to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 280
    3h 47m
    £15–22

  4. Drive  42.2 mi

    1. Drive from Horwich to Skiptoncar car 42.2 mi
    1h 1m
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Horwich to Skiptontaxi taxi 42.2 mi
    1h 1m
    £180–220

  6. Line 125 bus, line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Albert Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    4h 52m

Horwich to Skipton by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Horwich, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Blackrod to Skipton via Preston and Lancaster in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Street to Bus Station Stand 4 via Bus Station and Interchange in around 4h 9m.

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