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How to get fromRotherham to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    4h 6m
    £26–57

  2. Drive 69.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotherham to Skelmersdalecar car 69.9 mi
    1h 33m
    £17–25

  3. Bus, train, line 609 bus, line 375 bus

    1. Take the bus from Corporation Street/Market Street to Sheffield Interchange/C4bus bus 73 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    4. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 609
    5. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    4h 31m
    £23–46

  4. Bus, line 132 bus

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    5h 44m
    £17–33

Rotherham to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Concourse via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 5h 44m.

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