The average bus between Pickering and Skipton takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pickering to Skipton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Pickering and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pickering is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Skipton at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pickering to Skipton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Pickering to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Pickering station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Pickering to Skipton bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Eastgate Square station.
Pickering to Skipton bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Ilkley Bus Station.
The distance between Pickering and Skipton is 86.6 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a bus from Eastgate Square to Market Place via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 5h 11m.