The average train between Southampton and Skipton takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton to Skipton. 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 Southampton and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Skipton at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Skipton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Southampton to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Skipton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Southampton to Skipton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Skipton is 342.5 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Skipton via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 10m.