What is the cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Wakefield is to line 375 bus and line 132 bus and bus and line 110 bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Skelmersdale to Wakefield?

The distance between Skelmersdale and Wakefield is 90 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.

How do I travel from Skelmersdale to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Wakefield without a car is to line 319 bus and train which takes 3h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Skelmersdale to Wakefield?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Skelmersdale to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Wakefield bus from?

Skelmersdale to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Concourse station.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Wakefield bus arrive?

Skelmersdale to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Rail Stations.

Can I drive from Skelmersdale to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Wakefield is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Skelmersdale to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2168+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Skelmersdale to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 319 bus

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

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Line 319 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Headbolt Lane Interchangebus 319
2. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Liverpool Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain
4. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3h 28m
Line 375 bus, line 132 bus, bus, line 110 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bag Lanebus 132
3. Take the bus from Market Street to St Peter's Squarebus V2
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
5. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth's Schoolbus 110
4h 48m
£13–22
Drive 64.1 mi
1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Wakefieldcar 64.1 mi
1h 18m
£16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Dewsburytrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Dewsbury Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 268 / ...
4h 26m
£23–41

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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 Queen Elizabeth's School 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 48m.

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