The average bus between Runcorn and Skelmersdale takes 2h 47m and the fastest bus takes 1h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Runcorn to Skelmersdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Runcorn and Skelmersdale. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Skelmersdale at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Chalon Way West and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Skelmersdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Skelmersdale station via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Runcorn to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Green Oaks station.
Runcorn to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Concourse station.
The distance between Runcorn and Skelmersdale is 23.4 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Green Oaks to Concourse via Chalon Way West and Old Lane in around 2h 10m.