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 15m.

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 15m.

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 Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Skipton?

The distance between Aberdeen and Skipton is 314 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 via Edinburgh which takes 7h 15m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Skipton?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Skipton is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 15m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 7h 2m.

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 ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket 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?

There are 1398+ hotels available in Skipton.

Aberdeen to Skipton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Aberdeen to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
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 15m
£100–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
10h 15m
£42–64
Drive 296.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Skiptoncar 296.6 mi
5h 20m
£74–106
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
£103–249
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
7h 22m
£80–126
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
8h 13m
£162–238
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane ABZ - LBA
7h 2m
£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
£135–325
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane ABZ - MME
2. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
8h 43m
£165–821
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 38m
£133–317
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 18m
£148–403

Aberdeen to Skipton by train

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Skipton.

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Distance: 312.4 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Skipton via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 7h 15m. 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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