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How to get fromReading to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 52m
    £75–117

  2. Drive  186.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Skelmersdalecar car 186.9 mi
    3h 30m
    £47–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 802
    8h 14m
    £58–93

  4. Train, fly to Manchester Airport, line 312 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus bus
    5h 17m

  5. Train, line 310 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Worcester Foregate Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain train
    3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 310
    7h 31m
    £71–156

  6. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    7h 5m
    £122–523

Reading to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Concourse via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Concourse via Heathrow Terminal 5, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Kirkby Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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