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How to get fromPreston to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    1h 18m
    £5–12

  2. Train, line 312 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Parboldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus bus 312
    2h 3m

  3. Drive  19 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Skelmersdalecar car 19 mi
    31 min
    £5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 19 mi
    31 min
    £85–110

  5. Bus, line 311 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 109 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 311
    2h 58m

Preston to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Concourse via Bus Station in around 2h 58m.

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