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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Skelmersdale is to line 375 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Skelmersdale is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Skelmersdale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Concourse. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Southport to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Southport and Skelmersdale is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Skelmersdale without a car is to train and line 312 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Southport to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Skelmersdale bus from?

Southport to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where does the Southport to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Southport to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Concourse station.

Can I drive from Southport to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Skelmersdale is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Southport to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2784+ hotels available in Skelmersdale.

Southport to Skelmersdale - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 312 bus

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

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Train, line 312 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Parboldtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus 312
1h 4m
Line 375 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Concoursebus 385 / ...
1h 5m
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Skelmersdaletaxi 14.2 mi
25 min
£30–40
Drive 14.2 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Skelmersdalecar 14.2 mi
25 min
£4–5

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Distance: 15.8 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Southport Interchange to Concourse every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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