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

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

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  1. Train, line 319 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Headbolt Lane Interchange to Concoursebus bus 319
    1h 35m

  2. Bus, line 310 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 79C
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 310
    3h 19m
    £2–3

  3. Bus, line 375 bus

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wallgatebus bus 360
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h 48m
    £3–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Skelmersdaletaxi taxi 18.6 mi
    28 min
    £40–50

  5. Drive 18.6 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Skelmersdalecar car 18.6 mi
    28 min
    £5–7

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Concourse via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 2h 48m.

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