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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Skipton takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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.

7h 8m
Duration
301 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
6h 37m
£126–205

Swansea to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited12h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Skipton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 300.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Skipton via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 6h 37m.

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