The average train between St Helens and Skipton takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Skipton at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Skipton. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
St Helens to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.
St Helens to Skipton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your St Helens to Skipton train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between St Helens and Skipton is 73.9 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Lea Green to Skipton via Leeds in around 2h 36m.