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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Skelmersdale is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Concourse via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Wigan North Western via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Perth to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Perth and Skelmersdale is 279 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Skelmersdale without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 23m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Perth to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Skelmersdale bus from?

Perth to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Skelmersdale train from?

Perth to Skelmersdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Skelmersdale?

The best way to get from Perth to Skelmersdale is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 23m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Perth to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Perth to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Skelmersdale train arrive?

Perth to Skelmersdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Skelmersdale is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Perth to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2749+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Perth to Skelmersdale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Perth to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 23m
£96–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
9h 8m
£33–109
Drive 241.4 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Skelmersdalecar 241.4 mi
4h 12m
£60–86
Bus, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 9m
£70–183
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 2m
£86–164
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 53m
£73–108
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 55m
£66–163

Perth to Skelmersdale by train, foot, and bus

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5h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.4 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Skelmersdale, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Concourse via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Concourse via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 9h 8m.

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