The average train between Perth and Skipton takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Skipton at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Skipton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Perth to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Perth to Skipton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Skipton is 285.1 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Skipton via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 6h 24m.