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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Skelmersdale is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and arriving at Concourse via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Central Station and Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Oxford to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Oxford and Skelmersdale is 169 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Skelmersdale without a car is to train and line 375 bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Oxford to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Skelmersdale bus from?

Oxford to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the Oxford to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Oxford to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Skelmersdale is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Oxford to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2781+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Oxford to Skelmersdale - 4 ways to travel via train, line 375 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Skelmersdale by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 375 bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
4h 26m
£70–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
6h 36m
£19–35
Drive 161.1 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Skelmersdalecar 161.1 mi
2h 56m
£40–57
Train, line 310 bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Concoursebus 310
5h 35m
£71–132

Oxford to Skelmersdale by train and bus

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Concourse via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Warrington Interchange, Central Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 6h 36m.

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