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How to get fromSkelmersdale to Wakefieldby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Wakefield by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 319 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Concourse to Headbolt Lane Interchangebus bus 319
    2. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Liverpool Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    3h 28m

  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 St Peter's Squarebus bus V2
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus bus 110 / ...
    4h 51m
    £15–30

  3. Drive 64.1 mi

    1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Wakefieldcar car 64.1 mi
    1h 18m
    £16–23

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Dewsburytrain train Wigan Wallgate - Leeds
    2. Take the bus from Dewsbury Bus Station to Union Street Jbus bus 268 / ...
    4h 26m
    £27–51

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  • Distance: 89.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Wakefield Bus Station via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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