The average train between Skipton and Leuchars takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Skipton to Leuchars. 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 Leuchars. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Leuchars at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Leuchars station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Skipton to Leuchars train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Leuchars train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leuchars station.
Book your Skipton to Leuchars train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 5 other operators.
The distance between Skipton and Leuchars is 274.7 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Skipton to Leuchars via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 29m.