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Trip Overview

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.

5h 16m
Duration
292 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
5h 10m
£99–168

Southampton to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Skipton at 11:48 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited10h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 29m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 19m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 38m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Skipton? 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: 292.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

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.

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