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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sheffield 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 / ...
    3h 39m
    £20–42

  2. Drive  66.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Skelmersdalecar car 66.8 mi
    1h 36m
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus, line 375 bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    3h 56m
    £18–34

Sheffield to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Skelmersdale. However, you can take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Wigan Wallgate, walk to Wigan Rail Stations, then take the line 375 bus to Concourse. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Concourse via Manchester Oxford Road, Chester Street, Leigh Bus Station, and Wigan Bus Station in around 3h 56m.

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