The average train between Bangor and Skipton takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bangor 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.
Trains run hourly between Bangor and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Skipton station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Bangor to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Bangor to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Bangor to Skipton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bangor and Skipton is 161.5 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Skipton via Newton-le-Willows and Leeds in around 4h 48m.