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The average train between Gloucester and Skipton takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 44m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train Leeds - Skipton / ...
4h 44m
£80–131

Gloucester to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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.

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Skipton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Skipton via Cheltenham Spa and Leeds in around 4h 44m.

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