The average train between Ghent and Skipton takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 4 hours between Ghent and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Skipton at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Roubaix and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Skipton station via Roubaix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Ghent to Skipton train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Skipton train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Ghent to Skipton train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Ilévia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Skipton is 505.1 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Skipton via Roubaix, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 6h 51m.