The average train between Hereford and Skipton takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Skipton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Hereford to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Hereford to Skipton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Hereford and Skipton is 216.9 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Skipton via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 4h 45m.