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

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There are 6 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Preston 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 North Western to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 6m
    £7–14

  2. Drive 18.8 mi

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

  3. Line 312 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harsnips to Shopsbus bus 312
    2. Take the train from Parbold to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain train
    1h 18m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Prestontaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    30 min
    £45–55

  5. Line 375 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Bus Stationbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ring Waybus bus 2A
    2h 4m
    £5–6

  6. Line 311 bus, line 114 bus

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus bus 311
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ring Waybus bus 114
    2h 52m

Skelmersdale to Preston by bus and train

Calendar375Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest 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 Ring Way via Bus Station in around 2h 4m.

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