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

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There are 5 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Rochdale 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 Rochdaletrain train Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
    2h 2m
    £13–23

  2. Drive 35.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Rochdalecar car 35.8 mi
    41 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 311 bus, line 125 bus, line 471 bus

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus bus 311
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 471
    3h 6m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Rochdaletaxi taxi 35.8 mi
    41 min
    £75–90

  5. Line 319 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Headbolt Lane Interchangebus bus 319
    2. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Rochdaletrain train Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
    2h 43m

Skelmersdale to Rochdale by bus and train

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Rochdale Interchange via Bus Station and Bolton Interchange in around 3h 6m.

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