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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Skelmersdale by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 311 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorleytrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    2h 19m

  2. Line 248 bus, line 132 bus, line 375 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 248
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    3h 41m
    £5–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Boltontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2h 20m
    £13–27

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Skelmersdalerideshare rideshare 31.5 mi
    33 min

  5. Drive 31.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Skelmersdalecar car 31.5 mi
    33 min
    £8–11

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 31.5 mi
    33 min
    £65–80

  7. Bus, line 19 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus bus 19 / ...
    2h 45m
    £6–19

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Map of how to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Skelmersdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Skelmersdale, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Hallcroft via Bolton, Parbold, and Shops in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Concourse via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Kirkby Bus Station in around 2h 45m.

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