The average bus between Skelmersdale and Runcorn takes 2h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skelmersdale to Runcorn. 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 4 hours between Skelmersdale and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skelmersdale is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Kirkby Bus Station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skelmersdale to Runcorn? 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 Skelmersdale to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Skelmersdale station and arriving at Runcorn station via Kirkby Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Skelmersdale to Runcorn bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Concourse station.
Skelmersdale to Runcorn bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Runcorn High Street Bus Station.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Runcorn is 23.4 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a bus from Concourse to Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Kirkby Bus Station, Stanley Crescent, and Prescot Bus Station in around 3h 2m.