Reading to Skipton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Skipton takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

4h 4m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 9m

£85–155

Reading to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

11:47 AM → 3:39 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
12:23 PM → 4:09 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 4:38 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 5:08 PM
3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 47m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 47m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:20 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 34m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 55m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 55m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 1:56 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 47m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 47m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Skipton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Skipton via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 9m.

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