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How to get fromMacclesfield to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Macclesfield to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain train
    2h 41m
    £16–33

  2. Drive 39.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Skelmersdalecar car 39.3 mi
    50 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 38 bus, train, line 375 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    3h 14m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 39.3 mi
    50 min
    £80–100

  5. Train, line 311 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chorleytrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    2h 43m

  6. Line 391 bus, line 23 bus, line 132 bus

    1. Take the bus from King Edward Street to Stockport Interchangebus bus 391
    2. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    4h 53m

Macclesfield to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar156Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Hallcroft via Manchester Piccadilly, Bolton, Parbold, and Shops in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Edward Street to Concourse via Stockport Interchange, The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 4h 53m.

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