The average train between Ludlow and Skipton takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow 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 Ludlow and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Skipton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Ludlow to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Skipton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Ludlow to Skipton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ludlow and Skipton is 183.3 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Skipton via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 4h 19m.