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 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 23 min.

83min
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
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby Bus Stn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headbolt Lane Station
    14 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 385, MERSEYRAIL and WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 385 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 385385
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
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Wellington Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ormskirk
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    7 min
  • 9
    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 47.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 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 Bonton.

Train stations close to Runcorn:

  • Runcorn East

Bus stations close to Runcorn:

  • Bonton
  • Runcorn High Street- Stand A
  • Runcorn High Street- Stand C

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Alternative route from Skelmersdale to Runcorn by bus and train via 385, MERSEYRAIL and WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY

To get from Skelmersdale to Runcorn in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 385 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Runcorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 385385
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
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Wellington Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ormskirk
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Runcorn
    7 min
  • 9
    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 83 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 99 minutes, using Bus line 385, Train line MERSEYRAIL, Train line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • 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 23 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 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 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 23 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 Bus Stn station, which is closest to Runcorn in North West.

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