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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Skelmersdale

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$253.16
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$189.87
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$265.81

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$594.92
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$493.65

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$25.32–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Preston
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Bus Station to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29

Arriva North West

Phone:
0344 800 4411
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
Bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concourse
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.42–$4.18
Bus from Bus Station to Concourse
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.29–$4.05

Preston Bus

Phone:
01772 253671
Website:
prestonbus.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Concourse
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$278.47
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Birmingham International to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$164.55

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.82–$7.59

Merseyrail

Phone:
0151 330 1000
Website:
merseyrail.org/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Ormskirk
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale is to bus via Bus Station which costs $35.87 - $48.91 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Skelmersdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Skelmersdale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Concourse via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale?

The distance between Edinburgh and Skelmersdale is 344 km. The road distance is 325.2 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale without a car is to train and line 375 bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $97.83 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Skelmersdale bus from?

Edinburgh to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale is to bus via Bus Station which takes 8h 47m and costs $35.87 - $48.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $228.26 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Skelmersdale bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Skelmersdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Preston Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Skelmersdale is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Edinburgh to Skelmersdale.

Where can I stay near Skelmersdale?

There are 2349+ hotels available in Skelmersdale. Prices start at $39.24 per night.
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