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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Skipton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    6h 47m
    £129–225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    13h 44m
    £33–45

  3. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    12h 46m
    £45–74

  4. Drive  271.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Skiptoncar car 271.4 mi
    5h 13m
    £68–98

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    8h 11m
    £142–342

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
    9h 19m
    £130–221

Dorset to Skipton by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Skipton via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Market Place via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 12h 46m.

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