What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Skipton?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Skipton is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Skipton?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Skipton is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Skipton via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Skipton?

The distance between Aberdeen and Skipton is 317 miles. The road distance is 298.3 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Skipton without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Skipton?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Aberdeen to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Skipton bus from?

Aberdeen to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Skipton train from?

Aberdeen to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Skipton?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Skipton is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Skipton bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Skipton train arrive?

Aberdeen to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Skipton is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Aberdeen to Skipton.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Skipton?

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Aberdeen to Skipton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
6h 58m
£98–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
10h 21m
£40–64
Drive 296.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Skiptoncar 296.6 mi
5h 20m
£73–106
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 29m
£101–259
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
7h 20m
£103–214
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
8h 13m
£186–254
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane ABZ - LBA
7h 7m
£96–229
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 35m
£140–321
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 46m
£142–338
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 17m
£147–449

Aberdeen to Skipton by train

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Distance: 314.7 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Skipton via Carlisle in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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