Skip to main content

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

From Skelmersdale to Widnes by bus and train

To get from Skelmersdale to Widnes in Widnes, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 310 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to Ormskirk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Widnes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 310310
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
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 - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ormskirk
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ormskirk
    260 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 - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 8
    Ride to train station Widnes
    Ride to train station
    Widnes
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Skelmersdale to Widnes by bus and train via 319, 14A and NORTHERN

To get from Skelmersdale to Widnes in Widnes, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 319 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to County Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14A bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Widnes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Bus - 14A14A
Train - NORTHERN
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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    County Road
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 14A14A
    Wait for bus
    14A
    Liverpool
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lord Nelson Street
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 8
    Ride to train station Widnes
    Ride to train station
    Widnes
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in North West.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Skelmersdale to Widnes

The distance between Skelmersdale, Widnes and Widnes, Widnes is approximately 46.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skelmersdale to Widnes by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Widnes – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale is located at Railway Road, Widnes 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, Widnes

Widnes is located at Widnes, Widnes and the nearest public transport station is Cypress Avenue.

Bus stations close to Widnes:

  • Cypress Avenue
  • Fairfield Road
  • Pit Lane

Alternative route from Skelmersdale to Widnes by bus and train via 319, 14A and NORTHERN

To get from Skelmersdale to Widnes in Widnes, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 319 bus from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station to County Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14A bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Widnes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 319319
Bus - 14A14A
Train - NORTHERN
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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    County Road
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 14A14A
    Wait for bus
    14A
    Liverpool
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lord Nelson Street
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 8
    Ride to train station Widnes
    Ride to train station
    Widnes
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 310, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line 14A, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Widnes?

    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 Widnes?

    The 310 bus line goes from Old Skelmersdale War Memorial station near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale to Liverpool station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Liverpool station near Widnes in Widnes.

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

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

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

    Get on the 310 bus from the Old Skelmersdale War Memorial stop near Skelmersdale in Skelmersdale.

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

    Get off the bus at the Liverpool station, which is closest to Widnes in Widnes.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps