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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Skipton is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Skipton is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline to Skipton. However, there are services departing from St Leonard's Church and arriving at Market Place via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Skipton via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Skipton?

The distance between Dunfermline and Skipton is 202 miles. The road distance is 195.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Dunfermline to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Skipton bus from?

Dunfermline to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Skipton train from?

Dunfermline to Skipton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train, bus or fly from Dunfermline to Skipton?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Skipton is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Skipton bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Skipton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Skipton train arrive?

Dunfermline to Skipton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Skipton is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Dunfermline to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
5h 31m
£63–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 50m
£30–47
Drive 194.6 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Skiptoncar 194.6 mi
3h 34m
£48–70
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 31m
£80–179
Train, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from City Square F to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
7h
£110–167
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 23m
£82–199

Dunfermline to Skipton by train

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Distance: 200.9 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Skipton, England?

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Skipton via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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