The average train between Belper and Skipton takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Belper 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 Belper and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belper is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Skipton at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Belper 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 Belper to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Belper station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Belper to Skipton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Belper to Skipton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Belper to Skipton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Belper and Skipton is 110.2 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Belper to Skipton via Derby and Leeds in around 3h 5m.