The average train between Skipton and Whaley Bridge takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Skipton to Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Whaley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Whaley Bridge station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Skipton to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whaley Bridge station.
Book your Skipton to Whaley Bridge train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Skipton and Whaley Bridge is 70.2 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Skipton to Whaley Bridge via Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 27m.