The average train between Bournemouth and Skipton takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Skipton at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Skipton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Bournemouth to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Bournemouth to Skipton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Skipton is 360.5 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Skipton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 45m.