The average train between Southport and Skipton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport 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 every 4 hours between Southport and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Skipton at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southport 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Skipton station via Wigan Wallgate station and Lancaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Southport to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Skipton station.
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The distance between Southport and Skipton is 74.1 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Skipton via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Lancaster in around 3h 33m.