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Edinburgh to Skipton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Skipton takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

4h 7m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
4h 16m
£60–118

Edinburgh to Skipton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Skipton at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 186.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Skipton via Carlisle in around 4h 16m.

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