The average bus between Rotherham and Skipton takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 4 times a day between Rotherham and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Skipton at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 23m • 3 changes


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4h 25m • 3 changes


3h 35m • 3 changes


3h 53m • 3 changes


3h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Rotherham to Skipton bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Rotherham to Skipton bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Ilkley Bus Station.
The distance between Rotherham and Skipton is 73.3 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Market Place via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 3h 50m.