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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Skipton is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Skipton is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Skipton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prestige Park and arriving at Bus Station Arrive station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Skipton via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Burnley to Skipton?

The distance between Burnley and Skipton is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Skipton without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Burnley to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Skipton bus from?

Burnley to Skipton bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Prestige Park station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Skipton train from?

Burnley to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Skipton?

The best way to get from Burnley to Skipton is to train which takes 2h and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Burnley to Skipton bus arrive?

Burnley to Skipton bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station Arrive.

Where does the Burnley to Skipton train arrive?

Burnley to Skipton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Skipton is 18 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Burnley to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Burnley to Skipton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Skipton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Colnetrain Preston - Colne / ...
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
1h 10m
Drive 18 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Skiptoncar 18 mi
29 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
2h
£23–46
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Skiptontaxi 18 mi
29 min
£40–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Prestige Park to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
1h 16m

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Distance: 19.8 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Skipton via Leeds in around 2h. Alternatively, The Burnley Bus Company operates a bus from Prestige Park to Bus Station Arrive every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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