The average train between Bath and Skipton takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 Bath and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath 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 train from Bath to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Bath to Skipton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Skipton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Bath to Skipton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bath and Skipton is 288.5 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Skipton via Bristol Temple Meads and Leeds in around 5h 28m.