What is the cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Skelmersdale and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Bournemouth via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth?

The distance between Skelmersdale and Bournemouth is 272 miles. The road distance is 236.1 miles.

How do I travel from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Bournemouth bus from?

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Bournemouth train from?

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Bournemouth train arrive?

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Bournemouth is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2704+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 15m
£128–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 35m
£41–88
Drive 234.7 mi
1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Bournemouthcar 234.7 mi
4h 19m
£58–83
Line 311 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus
2. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 56m
Train via Liverpool South Parkway
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h
£131–228
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 44m
£99–318
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 47m
£85–308

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 270.2 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Bournemouth via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan North Western, and Wolverhampton in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Bournemouth Station via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Warrington Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 35m.

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