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Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Leicester takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Skipton to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 9m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Skipton to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Skipton and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skipton to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Skipton to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield in around 2h 53m.

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