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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale is to bus and line 8 bus and line 607 bus and line 375 bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Concourse via St Peter's Square, Sumner Street and Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Wigan Wallgate via Todmorden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Skelmersdale is 154 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale without a car is to train via Todmorden which takes 4h 59m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale bus from?

Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale train from?

Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale is to train via Todmorden which takes 4h 59m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus and line 375 bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Todmorden station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2788+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Middlesbrough to Skelmersdale - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train via Todmorden
best
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Todmordentrain Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Todmorden to Wigan Wallgatetrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
4h 59m
£54–96
Bus, line 8 bus, line 607 bus, line 375 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus 607
4. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
6h 3m
£17–27
Bus, line 132 bus, line 375 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Market Streetbus V2
3. Take the bus from Sumner Street to Wallgatebus 132
4. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
5h 47m
£25–53
Drive 118.4 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Skelmersdalecar 118.4 mi
2h 16m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Parboldtrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport
5h 8m
£53–92

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Distance: 152.8 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Concourse via Todmorden, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Concourse via Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Market Street, Sumner Street, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 5h 47m.

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