The average train between Skipton and Appley Bridge takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Skipton to Appley Bridge. 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 Skipton and Appley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Appley Bridge at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Appley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Appley Bridge station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Skipton to Appley Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Appley Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Skipton to Appley Bridge train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Skipton and Appley Bridge is 62.9 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Skipton to Appley Bridge via Lancaster, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 34m.