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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Skipton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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.

3h 11m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bolton to Skipton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bolton and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Skipton at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited9h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.

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  • Distance: 84.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Skipton via Lancaster in around 2h 52m.

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