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

From Chester to Skelmersdale by bus and train

To get from Chester to Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Chester station to Moorfields station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 319 bus from Headbolt Lane Station (Stop B) station to Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 319319
Walk to Skelmersdale
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moorfields
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Headbolt Lane
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Headbolt Lane
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Headbolt Lane Station (Stop B)
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Skelmersdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skelmersdale
    Walk to
    Skelmersdale
    Railway Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chester to Skelmersdale by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, MERSEYRAIL and 375

To get from Chester to Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Chester station to Moorfields station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 375 bus from Railway Approach station to Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 375375
Walk to Skelmersdale
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moorfields
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ormskirk
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Approach
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 375375
    Wait for bus
    375
    Wigan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skelmersdale
    Walk to
    Skelmersdale
    Railway Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chester to Skelmersdale

The distance between Chester, Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale, Skelmersdale is approximately 54.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Skelmersdale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Skelmersdale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Chester

Chester is located at Chester, Skelmersdale and the nearest public transport station is Hoole Way (Stop Q).

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Hoole Way (Stop Q)
  • Railway Station
  • Hoole Bridge Shops

Public transport stations close to Skelmersdale, Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale is located at Railway Road, Skelmersdale and the nearest public transport station is Derby Road.

Train stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Rainford

Bus stations close to Skelmersdale:

  • Derby Road
  • Sherrat Street
  • Old Skelmersdale War Memorial

Alternative route from Chester to Skelmersdale by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, MERSEYRAIL and 375

To get from Chester to Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Chester station to Moorfields station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 375 bus from Railway Approach station to Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 375375
Walk to Skelmersdale
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moorfields
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ormskirk
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Approach
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 375375
    Wait for bus
    375
    Wigan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Skelmersdale War Memorial
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skelmersdale
    Walk to
    Skelmersdale
    Railway Road
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 319.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 375.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester and Skelmersdale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to Skelmersdale?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Chester station near Chester in North West to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chester station near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale.

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

    The total travel time between Chester in North West and Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale by train and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chester to get to Skelmersdale?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Chester station near Chester in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chester and Skelmersdale?

    Get off the train at the Chester stop, which is closest to Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale.

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