The average bus between York and Skipton takes 3h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from York 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 3 hours between York and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Skipton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Skipton. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
York to Skipton bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.
York to Skipton bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Ilkley Bus Station.
The distance between York and Skipton is 61.1 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Market Place via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 3h 40m.