The average train between Richmond and Skipton takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Richmond 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 Richmond and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Richmond is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Richmond to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from King's Cross station.
Richmond to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Richmond to Skipton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Richmond and Skipton is 300.9 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Richmond (London) to Skipton via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 5m.