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

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

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  1. Line 375 bus, train via Wigan North Western

    best
    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 6m
    £6–12

  2. Drive  18.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Prestoncar car 18.8 mi
    30 min
    £5–7

  3. Line 375 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Church Green to Bus Stationbus bus 385 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Prestontrain train Ormskirk - Preston
    1h 37m
    £7–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Prestontaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    30 min
    £85–110

  5. Line 311 bus, line 109 bus

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Church Streetbus bus 311
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 109 / ...
    1h 56m

Skelmersdale to Preston by bus and train

Calendar254Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Bus Station via Church Street and Bus Station in around 1h 56m.

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