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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Skelmersdale travel guide

Skelmersdale Tourism | Skelmersdale Guide

You're Going to Love Skelmersdale

With a population of 38,944, Skelmersdale is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skelmersdale to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale in May
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skelmersdale in May
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skelmersdale

Plane

Although Skelmersdale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 25 km from Skelmersdale. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Skelmersdale departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skelmersdale, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skelmersdale to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Skelmersdale Orrell, Manchester is the busiest station in Skelmersdale. Another popular train station is Skelmersdale Upholland, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skelmersdale is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 290 km from Skelmersdale. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skelmersdale, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skelmersdale takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Skelmersdale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 25 km from Skelmersdale. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Skelmersdale departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Skelmersdale, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Skelmersdale to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Skelmersdale Orrell, Manchester is the busiest station in Skelmersdale. Another popular train station is Skelmersdale Upholland, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skelmersdale is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 290 km from Skelmersdale. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skelmersdale, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Skelmersdale takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Skelmersdale

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skelmersdale

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Skelmersdale

Most booked hotels in Skelmersdale

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Red Lion, Wigan by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Holiday Inn Express Wigan
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£97+
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Macdonald Kilhey Court
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Skelmersdale

Hiring a car in Skelmersdale costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Skelmersdale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Hiring a car in Skelmersdale costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Skelmersdale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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