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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Skipton via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Skipton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Skipton is 188 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Skipton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Skipton train from?

Edinburgh to Skipton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Skipton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Skipton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Skipton is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Edinburgh to Skipton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
4h 16m
£51–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Stationbus X84 / ...
6h 56m
£25–39
Drive 177.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skiptoncar 177.5 mi
3h 29m
£45–64
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 45m
£80–172
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 / ...
5h 27m
£105–156
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 17m
£78–192

Edinburgh to Skipton by train

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Distance: 186.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Skipton via Carlisle in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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