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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Skipton is to fly and train which costs £55 - £110 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Skipton is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

How far is it from Belfast to Skipton?

The distance between Belfast and Skipton is 204 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Skipton without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 36m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Belfast to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Skipton bus from?

Belfast to Skipton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Skipton bus arrive?

Belfast to Skipton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1418+ hotels available in Skipton.

Belfast to Skipton - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Skipton by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Skiptontrain
4h 28m
£44–136
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
11h 36m
£89–208
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
6. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
12h 11m
£164–491
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
13h 53m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h
£58–175
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 30m
£55–160
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 49m
£84–224
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 39m
£63–170
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Skiptontrain
4h 48m
£56–101
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 4m
£68–180
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
14h 34m
£82–189
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Skiptoncar
6h
£76–298

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Skipton.

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Distance: 202.9 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Skipton, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Skipton. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, take the bus to Apperley Bridge Station, walk to Apperley Bridge, take the train to Shipley, then take the train to Skipton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Skipton via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 11h 36m.

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