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 £45 - £90 and takes 9h 53m.

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 20m 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 Kirkby Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

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 Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane and arriving at Bournemouth via Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth?

The distance between Skelmersdale and Bournemouth is 281 miles. The road distance is 235.9 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 via Liverpool Central which takes 7h 14m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Bournemouth train from?

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth is to train via Liverpool Central which takes 7h 14m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Bournemouth train arrive?

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Bournemouth is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Skelmersdale to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2651+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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Train via Liverpool Central
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 14m
£106–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 53m
£47–87
Drive 234.6 mi
1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Bournemouthcar 234.6 mi
4h 20m
£58–84
Fly, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 13m
£103–237
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Wolverhamptontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 47m
£111–173

Skelmersdale to Bournemouth by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 279.2 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Bournemouth via Headbolt Lane Interchange, Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane, Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Bournemouth Station via Kirkby Bus Station, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 53m.

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