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

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

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  1. Line 311 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus bus 311
    2. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2h 20m

  2. Drive 40 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Macclesfieldcar car 40 mi
    50 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 375 bus, train, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    3h 30m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Macclesfieldtaxi taxi 40 mi
    50 min
    £80–100

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Parbold to Boltontrain train
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    2h 21m
    £17–34

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  • Distance: 58.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Harsnips to Macclesfield via Shops, Parbold, Bolton, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 21m.

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