There are 4 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 8m£69–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h 39m£41–92Drive 174.6 mi
- Drive from Skelmersdale to Cardiffcar 174.6 mi
3h 51m£43–62Line 310 bus, train
- Take the bus from Concourse to Old Roan Interchangebus 310
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 42m£91–173
Skelmersdale to Wales by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Wales is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Wales. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, Market Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Wales. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Wales is 184 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.
The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Skelmersdale to Wales, including transfers.
Skelmersdale to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Skelmersdale to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Wales is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Skelmersdale, England and Wales?
You can take a bus from Concourse to Cardiff Central via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–70
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Concourse to Old Roan Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Skelmersdale to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Skelmersdale to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Wales is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Skelmersdale to Wales.
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