There are 5 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 310 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Church Green to Bus Station385 / ...
- Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South ParkwayOrmskirk - Hunts Cross
1h 39m£10–58Drive 18.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skelmersdale to Runcorn18.8 mi
28 min£5–7Line 310 bus
- Take the bus from Concourse to Queen Square Bus Station310
2h 11m£7–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Skelmersdale to Runcorn18.8 mi
28 min£40–50Line 310 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Concourse to Queen Square Bus Station310
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station79C / ...
3h 17m£7–8
Skelmersdale to Runcorn by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Runcorn station. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Runcorn is 31 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.
The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn without a car is to line 310 bus and train which takes 1h 39m and costs £10 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn, including transfers.
Skelmersdale to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Concourse station.
Skelmersdale to Runcorn bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Runcorn is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Skelmersdale to Runcorn.
There are 2771+ hotels available in Runcorn.
What companies run services between Skelmersdale, England and Runcorn, England?
Arriva North West operates a bus from Concourse to Queen Square Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Church Green to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Concourse to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Ormskirk Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1695 57 57 57
Blueline Five-O Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1695 57 50 50
- Website
- ormskirktaxis.com
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Newtown Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 5555
Kirkby Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 9317
Alpha Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 546 4444
- Website
- alpha-taxi.co.uk
Rainbow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 711 441
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