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The average train between Skipton and Reading takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Skipton to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 2m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Skipton to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Skipton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 1m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Skipton to Reading? 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.

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  • Distance: 249.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Reading via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 54m.

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