The average train between Skipton and Leyland takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Skipton to Leyland. 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 Leyland. 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 Leyland at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Leyland station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Skipton to Leyland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Leyland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Skipton to Leyland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Skipton and Leyland is 52.9 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Skipton to Lancaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 8m.