The average train between Wakefield and Skipton takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is at least one train per day from Wakefield 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 once daily between Wakefield and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 10:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Skipton at 9:08 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Skipton station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
Wakefield to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Wakefield to Skipton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Skipton is 46 km. The road distance is 57 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Skipton once daily. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route once a week.