The average train between Skipton and Ludlow takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Skipton to Ludlow. 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 Skipton and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Ludlow station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Skipton to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Skipton to Ludlow train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Skipton and Ludlow is 183.3 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Skipton to Ludlow via Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 36m.