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How to get fromCardiff to Skiptonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    5h 41m
    £123–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    7h 35m
    £37–85

  3. Drive 215.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Skiptoncar car 215.4 mi
    4h 32m
    £53–76

  4. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    7h 51m
    £74–199

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    6h 40m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train Leeds - Skipton / ...
    8h 14m
    £37–64

  7. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    6h 44m
    £91–223

Cardiff to Skipton by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skipton via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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