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There are 7 ways to get from Basingstoke to Skelmersdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London WaterlootrainBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North WesterntrainLondon Euston - Preston / ...
    4h 33m
    £81–229

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus806
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus
    8h 21m
    £34–60

  3. Drive 203.4 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Skelmersdalecar203.4 mi
    3h 35m
    £51–74

  4. Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, line 312 bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
    2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain
    5. Take the bus from Shops to Hallcroftbus
    5h 55m

  5. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to StaffordtrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Wigan North WesterntrainRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
    5h 18m
    £103–234

  6. Train, line 310 bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wolverhamptontrain
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Concoursebus310
    6h 19m
    £49–174

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Parboldtrain
    4h 58m
    £85–192

Basingstoke to Skelmersdale by train, subway, and bus

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Concourse via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Concourse via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F, College Avenue, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 8h 21m.

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