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How to get fromSkelmersdale to Scotlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 39m
    £62–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    6h 37m
    £37–63

  3. Drive  201.4 mi

    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Glasgowcar car 201.4 mi
    3h 25m
    £51–74

  4. Line 375 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    5h 14m
    £90–229

  5. Line 310 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 310
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
    6h 5m
    £67–113

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    6h 33m
    £63–152

Skelmersdale to Scotland by bus and train

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Skelmersdale, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 35m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 4h.

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