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

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

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  1. Line 375 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain train Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
    2h 25m
    £13–29

  2. Line 132 bus, line 23 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 132
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Stockport Interchangebus bus 23 / ...
    3h 51m
    £9–15

  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 49m
    £17–25

  4. Drive  40 mi

    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Macclesfieldcar car 40 mi
    50 min
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Macclesfieldtaxi taxi 40 mi
    50 min
    £170–210

  6. Line 375 bus, train via Bolton

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train
    2h 25m
    £13–28

Skelmersdale to Macclesfield by bus and train

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Macclesfield via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Stockport Interchange, and Stockport in around 3h 51m.

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