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

From Skelmersdale to Runcorn by bus and train

To get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 319 bus from Concourse station to Headbolt Lane Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Concourse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concourse
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby Bus Stn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headbolt Lane Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Skelmersdale to Runcorn by bus and train via 319, 19 and AVANTI WEST COAST

To get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 319 bus from Concourse station to Kirkby Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Bus - 1919
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Concourse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concourse
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby Bus Stn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkby Bus Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkby Bus Station
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Queen Square Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Square Bus Station
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    London Euston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skelmersdale to Runcorn

The distance between Skelmersdale, North West and Runcorn, North West is approximately 51.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skelmersdale to Runcorn 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.

Train stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Parbold
  • Rainford
  • Upholland

Bus stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Concourse
  • Northway Asda
  • Eskdale

Public transport stations close to Runcorn, North West

Runcorn is located at Runcorn, North West and the nearest public transport station is Runcorn High Street- Stand B.

Train stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn East

Bus stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn High Street- Stand B
  • Runcorn High Street- Stand C
  • Runcorn High Street Bus Station

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Alternative route from Skelmersdale to Runcorn by bus and train via 319, 19 and AVANTI WEST COAST

To get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 319 bus from Concourse station to Kirkby Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Bus - 1919
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Concourse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concourse
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby Bus Stn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkby Bus Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkby Bus Station
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Queen Square Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Square Bus Station
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    London Euston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 319, Train line MERSEYRAIL, Train line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line 19, Train line AVANTI WEST COAST.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Runcorn 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 33 min.

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

    The 319 bus line goes from Concourse station near Skelmersdale to Kirkby Bus Stn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kirkby Bus Stn station near Runcorn in North West

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

    The total travel time between Skelmersdale and Runcorn in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 319 bus from the Concourse stop near Skelmersdale in North West.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kirkby Bus Stn station, which is closest to Runcorn in North West.

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