What is the cheapest way to get from Ormskirk to Skipton?

The cheapest way to get from Ormskirk to Skipton is to bus and line 280 bus which costs £9 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ormskirk to Skipton?

The fastest way to get from Ormskirk to Skipton is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ormskirk and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ormskirk station to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand 4 via Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Ormskirk and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk and arriving at Skipton via Preston and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Ormskirk to Skipton?

The distance between Ormskirk and Skipton is 80 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ormskirk to Skipton without a car?

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £28 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Ormskirk to Skipton?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Ormskirk to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Skipton bus from?

Ormskirk to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Skipton train from?

Ormskirk to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ormskirk station.

Train or bus from Ormskirk to Skipton?

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Skipton is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 280 bus, which costs £9 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Ormskirk to Skipton bus arrive?

Ormskirk to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ormskirk to Skipton train arrive?

Ormskirk to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Ormskirk to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ormskirk to Skipton is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Ormskirk to Skipton.

How do I get a train ticket from Ormskirk to Skipton?

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Ormskirk to Skipton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 280 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ormskirk to Skipton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ormskirk to Prestontrain Ormskirk - Preston
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Skiptontrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
3h 6m
£29–53
Bus, line 280 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 2A
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 280
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4bus 280
4h 16m
£9
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 2A
2. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain
3. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
4h 15m
£16–25
Drive 54.2 mi
1. Drive from Ormskirk to Skiptoncar 54.2 mi
1h 7m
£14–20
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 2A
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
4h 59m

Ormskirk to Skipton by train

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Distance: 79.6 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Ormskirk to Skipton via Preston and Lancaster in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 4 via Bus Station and Interchange in around 4h 16m.

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