The average train between Bishop Auckland and Skipton takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bishop Auckland is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Skipton at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland station and arriving at Skipton station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Bishop Auckland to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bishop Auckland station.
Bishop Auckland to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Bishop Auckland to Skipton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bishop Auckland and Skipton is 80.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Bishop Auckland to Skipton via Darlington and Leeds in around 2h 36m.