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

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There are 3 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Skelmersdale by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 375 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus bus 375 / ...
    2h 50m
    £27–47

  2. Drive 68.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Skelmersdalecar car 68.4 mi
    1h 37m
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus, line 310 bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Concoursebus bus 310
    4h 55m
    £20–35

Shrewsbury to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Shrewsbury to Skelmersdale. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Wigan North Western, walk to Wigan Rail Stations, then take the line 375 bus to Concourse. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shrewsbury to Concourse via Chester, Railway Station, Queen Square, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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