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 Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Headbolt Lane Station (Stop A) 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 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headbolt Lane Station (Stop A)
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    40 yd • 1 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
    330 yd • 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
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Runcorn
    Walk to
    Runcorn
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

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 Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Headbolt Lane Station (Stop A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train 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 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headbolt Lane Station (Stop A)
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    40 yd • 1 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
    330 yd • 4 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
    560 yd • 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 29.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 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 Railway Road, North West and the nearest public transport station is Old Skelmersdale War Memorial.

Train stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Rainford

Bus stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
  • Liverpool Road
  • Wardens Club

Public transport stations close to Runcorn, North West

Runcorn is located at Runcorn, North West and the nearest public transport station is Runcorn Station.

Train stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn East

Bus stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn Station
  • Station Road
  • Runcorn

Related Routes

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

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 Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Headbolt Lane Station (Stop A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train 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 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Runcorn
Leaves from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headbolt Lane Station (Stop A)
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    40 yd • 1 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
    330 yd • 4 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
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Runcorn?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skelmersdale to Runcorn?

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

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

    The total travel time between Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale and Runcorn in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 319 bus from the Old Skelmersdale War Memorial stop near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale.

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

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

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