Bus from Southport to Skelmersdale
2 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 20:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Skelmersdale as of 11:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southport, 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 | ~75 min | 29 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 05:17 | 20:50 | Duke Street (Stop AA) | Grimshaw Road (by) | Pool Hey, Carr Cross, Scarisbrick, Bescar, Drummersdale, Heatons Bridge & 7 more |
| 385 | Arriva North West | ~75 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:47 | 17:40 | Duke Street (Stop AA) | Grimshaw Road (by) | Pool Hey, Carr Cross, Scarisbrick, Pinfold, Hurlston, Ormskirk & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southport 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 or 385 bus timetable.
Fares from Southport to Skelmersdale
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 Southport to Skelmersdale?
2 routes run directly from Southport to Skelmersdale: the 375 (Arriva North West), the 385 (Arriva North West). The most frequent is the 375, 29 times each weekday — board at Duke Street (Stop AA) and get off at Grimshaw Road (by), about 75 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southport to Skelmersdale?
Around 75 minutes on the 375, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Pool Hey, Carr Cross, Scarisbrick, Bescar and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Southport to Skelmersdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:17 and the last around 20:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southport to Skelmersdale?
Adult singles from Southport to Skelmersdale: £3.60 on the 375 and 385 (Arriva North West). The 375 and the 385 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. 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.