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

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

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  1. Line 311 bus, line 2 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus bus 311
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mincing Lanebus bus 2 / ...
    1h 49m

  2. Drive 24.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Blackburncar car 24.9 mi
    35 min
    £6–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Parbold to Boltontrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    2h 11m
    £11–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Blackburntaxi taxi 24.9 mi
    35 min
    £50–65

  5. Line 375 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain train Preston - Colne / ...
    1h 51m
    £11–23

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  • Distance: 32 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Mincing Lane via Chapel Street and Bus Station in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harsnips to Blackburn via Shops, Parbold, and Bolton in around 2h 11m.

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