Bus from Skelmersdale to Wigan
3 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 21:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wigan as of 09:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Skelmersdale, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | Arriva North West | ~36 min | 29 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 06:27 | 21:50 | Grimshaw Road (by) | Wigan Pier (nr) | Gillibrands, Clay Brow, Hall Green, Up Holland & Orrell |
| 311 | Preston Bus | ~32 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 19:15 | Grimshaw Road (by) | Avondale Street (opp) | Gillibrands, Hall Green, Up Holland, Roby Mill, Holland Lees, Appley Bridge & 2 more |
| 385 | Arriva North West | ~36 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:57 | 18:49 | Grimshaw Road (by) | Wigan Pier (nr) | Gillibrands, Clay Brow, Hall Green, Up Holland & Orrell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Skelmersdale on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 375 bus, 311 bus or 385 bus timetable.
Fares from Skelmersdale to Wigan
- £3.00 adult single, £5.10 return on the 311 (Preston Bus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Skelmersdale to Wigan?
3 routes run directly from Skelmersdale to Wigan: the 375 (Arriva North West), the 311 (Preston Bus), the 385 (Arriva North West). The most frequent is the 375, 29 times each weekday — board at Grimshaw Road (by) and get off at Wigan Pier (nr), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Skelmersdale to Wigan?
Around 36 minutes on the 375, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Gillibrands, Clay Brow, Hall Green, Up Holland and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Skelmersdale to Wigan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:27 and the last around 21:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Skelmersdale to Wigan?
An adult single from Skelmersdale to Wigan is £3.00 on the 311 (Preston Bus), from Grimshaw Road (by) to Avondale Street (opp); an adult return is £5.10. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.