The average train between London and Skipton takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 London and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Skipton. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
London to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Skipton station.
Book your London to Skipton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Skipton is 301 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Skipton via Leeds in around 3h 6m.
