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

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

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  1. Line 375 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool Northtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2h 6m
    £12–23

  2. Bus, line 61 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 2A
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus bus 61
    4h 6m
    £8–9

  3. Drive  33.6 mi

    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Blackpoolcar car 33.6 mi
    53 min
    £9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Blackpooltaxi taxi 33.6 mi
    53 min
    £140–180

  5. Line 312 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harsnips to Shopsbus bus 312
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool Northtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2h 19m

Skelmersdale to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Buchanan Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 6m.

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