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

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

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  1. Line 312 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harsnips to Shopsbus bus 312
    2. Take the train from Parbold to Boltontrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    1h 16m

  2. Line 375 bus, line 575 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Noel Streetbus bus 575
    1h 53m
    £4–5

  3. Line 375 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    1h 24m
    £5–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Boltontaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    33 min
    £40–50

  5. Drive 18.3 mi

    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Boltoncar car 18.3 mi
    33 min
    £5–7

  6. Line 311 bus, line 125 bus

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus bus 311
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus bus 125
    1h 38m

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  • Distance: 22.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Noel Street via Bus Station in around 1h 38m.

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