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

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There are 5 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Manchester 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 Salford Centraltrain train Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
    1h 36m
    £8–16

  2. Line 375 bus, line 132 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bag Lanebus bus 132
    3. Take the bus from Market Street to Manchester Town Hallbus bus V2
    2h 28m
    £6–7

  3. Line 312 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harsnips to Shopsbus bus 312
    2. Take the train from Parbold to Deansgatetrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
    1h 57m

  4. Drive 29.1 mi

    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Manchestercar car 29.1 mi
    38 min
    £8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Manchestertaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    38 min
    £65–80

Skelmersdale to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar314Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Manchester Town Hall via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Bag Lane, and Market Street in around 2h 28m.

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