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How to get from Skelmersdale to Widnes by bus?

By bus

To get from Skelmersdale to Widnes in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 319 bus from School Lane station to Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the 79C bus from Pembroke Place (Stop D) station to Vicarage Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Bus - 1919
Bus - 79C79C
Walk to Widnes
Leaves from School Lane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    School Lane
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 2)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 3)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Liverpool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greek Street (Stop R)
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pembroke Place (Stop D)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Murdishaw
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vicarage Road
    62 min
  • 10
    Walk to Widnes
    Walk to
    Widnes
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 319, 217A and 79C

To get from Skelmersdale to Widnes in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 319 bus from School Lane station to Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 217A bus and finally take the 79C bus from Belle Vale Interchange (Stop B) station to Vicarage Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Bus - 217A217A
Bus - 79C79C
Walk to Widnes
Leaves from School Lane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    School Lane
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 2)
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 217A217A
    Wait for bus
    217A
    Halewood
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belle Vale Interchange (Stop A)
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belle Vale Interchange (Stop B)
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Murdishaw
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vicarage Road
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Widnes
    Walk to
    Widnes
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Skelmersdale to Widnes

The distance between Skelmersdale, North West and Widnes, North West is approximately 31.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skelmersdale to Widnes by bus, 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 Widnes, North West

Widnes is located at Widnes, North West and the nearest public transport station is Kingsway Hotel.

Train stations close to Widnes:

  • Runcorn

Bus stations close to Widnes:

  • Kingsway Hotel
  • Doctors Pub
  • Vicarage Road

Alternative route by bus via 319, 217A and 79C

To get from Skelmersdale to Widnes in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 319 bus from School Lane station to Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 217A bus and finally take the 79C bus from Belle Vale Interchange (Stop B) station to Vicarage Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Bus - 217A217A
Bus - 79C79C
Walk to Widnes
Leaves from School Lane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    School Lane
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Kirkby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 2)
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 217A217A
    Wait for bus
    217A
    Halewood
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belle Vale Interchange (Stop A)
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belle Vale Interchange (Stop B)
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Murdishaw
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vicarage Road
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Widnes
    Walk to
    Widnes
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line 19, Bus line 79C.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line 217A, Bus line 79C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Widnes?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skelmersdale to Widnes?

    The 319 bus line goes from School Lane station near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale to Kirkby station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kirkby station near Widnes in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skelmersdale to Widnes by bus?

    The total travel time between Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale and Widnes in North West by bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 319 bus from the School Lane stop near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kirkby stop, which is closest to Widnes in North West.

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