The average train between Portsmouth and Skipton takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Skipton at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 47m • 3 changes



5h 19m • 3 changes



4h 49m • 3 changes



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5h 42m • 3 changes



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5h 24m • 3 changes



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Skipton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Portsmouth to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Portsmouth to Skipton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Skipton is 357.2 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Skipton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 24m.