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How to get fromSwindon to Skelmersdaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    5h 13m
    £69–116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Warrington Interchangebus bus
    8h 27m
    £19–37

  3. Drive  169.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Skelmersdalecar car 169.2 mi
    2h 53m
    £42–61

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 55m
    £78–184

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    5h 41m
    £82–135

  6. Train, line 310 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Aintree Interchange to Concoursebus bus 310
    6h 12m
    £69–144

Swindon to Skelmersdale by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Concourse via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Concourse via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Warrington Interchange, Central Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 8h 27m.

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