How to get from Skelmersdale to Carnforth by bus and train?

From Skelmersdale to Carnforth by bus and train

To get from Skelmersdale to Carnforth in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 385 bus from Concourse (Stand 5) station to Wigan Rail Stations (Stop D) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Lancaster station to Carnforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 385385
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Carnforth
Leaves from Concourse (Stand 5)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concourse (Stand 5)
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Wigan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wigan Rail Stations (Stop D)
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carnforth
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carnforth
    Walk to
    Carnforth
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Skelmersdale to Carnforth by bus and train via 375, AVANTI WEST COAST and NORTHERN

To get from Skelmersdale to Carnforth in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 375 bus from Concourse (Stand 5) station to Wigan Rail Stations (Stop D) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Lancaster station to Carnforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 375375
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Carnforth
Leaves from Concourse (Stand 5)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concourse (Stand 5)
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 375375
    Wait for bus
    375
    Wigan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wigan Rail Stations (Stop D)
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carnforth
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carnforth
    Walk to
    Carnforth
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skelmersdale to Carnforth

The distance between Skelmersdale, North West and Carnforth, North West is approximately 83.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skelmersdale to Carnforth by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale is located at Skelmersdale, North West and the nearest public transport station is Concourse (Stand 2).

Bus stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Concourse (Stand 2)
  • Concourse (Stand 3)
  • Concourse (Stand 4)

Public transport stations close to Carnforth, North West

Carnforth is located at Carnforth, North West and the nearest public transport station is Police Station (Stop 1).

Bus stations close to Carnforth:

  • Police Station (Stop 1)
  • New Street (Stop 8)
  • New Street (Stop 9)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Skelmersdale to Carnforth by bus and train via 375, AVANTI WEST COAST and NORTHERN

To get from Skelmersdale to Carnforth in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 375 bus from Concourse (Stand 5) station to Wigan Rail Stations (Stop D) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Lancaster station to Carnforth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 375375
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Carnforth
Leaves from Concourse (Stand 5)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concourse (Stand 5)
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 375375
    Wait for bus
    375
    Wigan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wigan Rail Stations (Stop D)
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carnforth
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carnforth
    Walk to
    Carnforth
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Carnforth?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 385, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skelmersdale to Carnforth?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 375, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Carnforth in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skelmersdale to Carnforth in North West?

    The 385 bus line goes from Concourse (Stand 5) station near Skelmersdale to Wigan station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Wigan station near Carnforth in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Skelmersdale to Carnforth in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Skelmersdale and Carnforth in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skelmersdale to get to Carnforth in North West?

    Get on the 385 bus from the Concourse (Stand 5) stop near Skelmersdale in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skelmersdale and Carnforth in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Wigan station, which is closest to Carnforth in North West.