There are 7 ways to get from Arbroath to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Arbroath to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
- Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
6h£88–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
10h 44m£38–63Drive 248.5 mi
- Drive from Arbroath to Skiptoncar 248.5 mi
4h 35m£62–90Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
8h 15m£91–220Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
6h 29m£82–158Train, line 60 bus
- Take the train from Arbroath to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
- Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
7h 19m£138–204Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeentrain
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 17m£114–294
Arbroath to Skipton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Skipton is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Skipton is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Overgate, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Skipton via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Arbroath and Skipton is 263 miles. The road distance is 249.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Arbroath to Skipton, including transfers.
Arbroath to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Arbroath to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Arbroath station.
The best way to get from Arbroath to Skipton is to train which takes 6h and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Skipton, England?
You can take a train from Arbroath to Skipton via Carlisle in around 6h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Overgate to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
Train from Arbroath to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Arbroath to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Arbroath to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Arbroath to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Arbroath to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Arbroath to Skipton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Skipton is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Arbroath to Skipton.
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