The average bus between Skipton and Thornton-le-Dale takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skipton to Thornton-le-Dale. 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 Skipton and Thornton-le-Dale. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Thornton-le-Dale at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilkley Bus Station and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skipton to Thornton-le-Dale? 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 Skipton to Thornton-le-Dale. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Thornton-le-Dale station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Skipton to Thornton-le-Dale bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.
Skipton to Thornton-le-Dale bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Thornton Cross station.
The distance between Skipton and Thornton-le-Dale is 89.7 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Thornton Cross via Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 16m.