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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Skelmersdale is to bus and line 609 bus and line 375 bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Pendleton Church and arriving at Concourse via Leigh Bus Station and Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Salford to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Salford and Skelmersdale is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Skelmersdale without a car is to train and line 375 bus which takes 1h 23m and costs £8 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Salford to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salford to Skelmersdale bus from?

Salford to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Pendleton Church station.

Where does the Salford to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Salford to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Salford to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Skelmersdale is 26 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Salford to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2781+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Salford to Skelmersdale - 4 ways to travel via train, line 375 bus, and car

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

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Train, line 375 bus
best
1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
1h 23m
£8–16
Bus, line 609 bus, line 375 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pendleton Church to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Wallgatebus 609
3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
2h 8m
£5–7
Drive 26 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Skelmersdalecar 26 mi
34 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salford to Skelmersdaletaxi 26 mi
34 min
£55–70

Salford to Skelmersdale by train and bus

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 27.8 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Pendleton Church to Concourse via Leigh Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 2h 8m.

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