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How to get from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1 by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 375 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Wigan Rail Stations (Stop D) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Preston station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 375375
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
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 - 375375
    Wait for bus
    375
    Wigan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wigan Rail Stations (Stop D)
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    50 yd • 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
    Preston
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 310, 2A and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 310 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Aughton Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2A bus and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Preston station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 310310
Bus - 2A2A
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
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 - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aughton Street
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    Preston City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1

The distance between Skelmersdale, Manchester and Terminal 1, Manchester is approximately 70.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1 by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale is located at Railway Road, Manchester 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 Terminal 1, Manchester

Terminal 1 is located at Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Manchester Airport the Station.

Bus stations close to Terminal 1:

  • Manchester Airport the Station
  • East Road
  • World Freight Terminal

Alternative route by bus and train via 310, 2A and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 310 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Aughton Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2A bus and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Preston station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 310310
Bus - 2A2A
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
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 - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aughton Street
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    Preston City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 375, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1?

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 310, Bus line 2A, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Terminal 1?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1?

    The 375 bus line goes from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale to Wigan station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Wigan station near Terminal 1 in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skelmersdale to Terminal 1 by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale and Terminal 1 in Manchester by bus and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skelmersdale to get to Terminal 1?

    Get on the 375 bus from the Old Skelmersdale War Memorial stop near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skelmersdale and Terminal 1?

    Get off the bus at the Wigan station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Manchester.

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