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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Skelmersdale
Showing times and prices for 18 May
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£131
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
289 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Skelmersdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Skelmersdale will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Fast trains
To travel from London to Skelmersdale you need to make at least one change.
W34187+
L8970412:303h03London Euston (EUS)15:33Rainford station (RNF)£821One-way1 change- W34187+L8970412:302h59London Euston (EUS)15:29Upholland (UPL)£821One-way1 change
- W34016+L8970311:302h49London Euston (EUS)14:19Upholland (UPL)£891One-way1 change
- W34007+L8969013:303h03London Euston (EUS)16:33Rainford station (RNF)£891One-way1 change
- W33912+L897009:303h03London Euston (EUS)12:33Rainford station (RNF)£891One-way1 change
- W34016+L8970311:302h49London Euston (EUS)14:19Upholland (UPL)£891One-way1 change
- W34016+L8970311:302h53London Euston (EUS)14:23Rainford station (RNF)£891One-way1 change
- W34254+L896998:302h59London Euston (EUS)11:29Upholland (UPL)£2021One-way1 change
- W34007+L8969013:302h59London Euston (EUS)16:29Upholland (UPL)£891One-way1 change
- W33912+L897009:302h59London Euston (EUS)12:29Upholland (UPL)£891One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Skelmersdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Skelmersdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £112.
Distance: 289 km
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Live departures
London to Skelmersdale train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Skelmersdale trains for tomorrow, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W34254+L89699 | 8:30 London Euston (EUS) | 3h03 | 11:33 Rainford station (RNF) | 1 change | |
| W34254+L89699 | 8:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h59 | 11:29 Upholland (UPL) | 1 change | |
| W33912+L89700 | 9:30 London Euston (EUS) | 3h03 | 12:33 Rainford station (RNF) | 1 change | |
| W33912+L89700 | 9:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h59 | 12:29 Upholland (UPL) | 1 change | |
| W34033+L89701 | 10:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h59 | 13:29 Upholland (UPL) | 1 change | |
| W34033+L89701 | 10:30 London Euston (EUS) | 3h03 | 13:33 Rainford station (RNF) | 1 change | |
| W34016+L89703 | 11:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h49 | 14:19 Upholland (UPL) | 1 change | |
| W34016+L89703 | 11:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h53 | 14:23 Rainford station (RNF) | 1 change | |
| W34187+L89704 | 12:30 London Euston (EUS) | 3h03 | 15:33 Rainford station (RNF) | 1 change | |
| W34187+L89704 | 12:30 London Euston (EUS) | 2h59 | 15:29 Upholland (UPL) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Skelmersdale
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Skelmersdale run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 2h 49m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 20:33 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London to Skelmersdale trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Skelmersdale from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
£60
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: London to Skelmersdale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Skelmersdale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skelmersdale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Skelmersdale can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £60, while the average price tends to be around £71.
The train journey from London to Skelmersdale covers a distance of 289 km and takes approximately 2h 49m. Trains run 18 per day.
The train distance from London to Skelmersdale is 289 km.
The first train from London to Skelmersdale leaves at 6:03.
The last train from London to Skelmersdale departs at 20:33.
Trains from London to Skelmersdale run approximately 18 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Skelmersdale.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London to Skelmersdale.
To get from London to Skelmersdale, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from London to Skelmersdale.
The train station in London that goes to Skelmersdale is London Euston (EUS), and it arrives at Rainford station (RNF).
The cheapest way to get from London to Skelmersdale is by coach, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from London to Skelmersdale in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Skelmersdale isn't particularly known for its scenic views, as it primarily travels through urban and industrial areas, but there might be some pleasant countryside scenes along parts of the route.
A day trip from London to Skelmersdale is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 49m. However, there are 16 trains per day.
A day or two is typically sufficient to explore Skelmersdale, allowing time to visit local attractions and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Skelmersdale.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Skelmersdale
London
Skelmersdale
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
Accessibility
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
WC
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Public transport options for London Euston
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:40 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
14 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Platform 1 for services to London via main station entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms by footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There is a Ticket Vending Machine on the station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Small heated waiting room on platform 1 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside station, Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Mottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards New Eltham - Court Road, outside the paper shop. Towards Lee - Outside the Tarn Bird Sanctuary.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday
Distance to city center
6 km
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking available nearby with limited spaces
- charges apply.
Dining
- The Ship
- The Alma
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- The Alma Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express London Wandsworth
- Travelodge London Battersea
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Public transport options for Wandsworth Town
- Train: South Western Railway services
- Bus: Several local bus routes available
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