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How to get fromSkelmersdale to Accringtonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Accrington by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 375 bus, train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    2h 5m
    £13–27

  2. Drive 30.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Accringtoncar car 30.3 mi
    40 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 311 bus, line 2 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus bus 311
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
    2h 22m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Accringtontaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    40 min
    £65–80

  5. Line 312 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harsnips to Shopsbus bus 312
    2. Take the train from Parbold to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train
    2h 17m

  6. Line 375 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Accringtontrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
    3h 10m
    £22–43

Skelmersdale to Accrington by bus and train

Calendar241Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Bus Station via Chapel Street, Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 2h 22m.

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