The average train between Failsworth and Skipton takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Failsworth 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 every 30 minutes between Failsworth and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Failsworth is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


2h 15m • 2 changes
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6h 10m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


1h 57m • 2 changes


1h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Failsworth to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Failsworth station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Failsworth to Skipton train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Failsworth to Skipton train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Skipton station.
The distance between Failsworth and Skipton is 51.7 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a vehicle from Failsworth to Skipton via Victoria, Manchester Victoria, and Leeds in around 2h 2m.