There are 5 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Parbold to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
2h 9m£13–21Line 375 bus, line 132 bus, line 150 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
- Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
- Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Nantwich Roadbus 150
2h 44m£6–7Line 375 bus, train
- Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
2h 33m£12–20Drive 30.4 mi
- Drive from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchestercar 30.4 mi
40 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchestertaxi 30.4 mi
40 min£65–80
Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester is to line 375 bus and line 132 bus and line 150 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Nantwich Road via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and The Trafford Centre Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Parbold and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Greater Manchester is 34 miles. The road distance is 30.5 miles.
The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £12 - £21.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester, including transfers.
Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Concourse station.
Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Parbold station.
The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £12 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 375 bus and line 132 bus and line 150 bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Skelmersdale, England and Greater Manchester, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Parbold to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Nantwich Road via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, and The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Parbold to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stations
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stations
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Nantwich Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
Blueline Five-O Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1695 57 50 50
- Website
- ormskirktaxis.com
Ormskirk Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1695 57 57 57
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Alpha Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 546 4444
- Website
- alpha-taxi.co.uk
Kirkby Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 9317
Newtown Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 5555
Rainbow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 711 441
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More Questions & Answers
Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Rail Stations.
Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester is 31 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Skelmersdale to Greater Manchester.
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