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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 13m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Skipton Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Skipton Station station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Arrive via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Skipton Station?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Skipton Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Skipton via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Skipton Station is 255 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Skipton Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Skipton Station train from?

Edinburgh to Skipton Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skipton Station is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Skipton Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Skipton Station train arrive?

Edinburgh to Skipton Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Skipton Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Skipton Station is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Skipton Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton Station?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
3h 56m
£130–187
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 / ...
7h 13m
£24–39
Drive 177.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skipton Stationcar 177.4 mi
3h 29m
£44–63
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 45m
£66–174
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
4h 16m
£60–120
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
£80–202

Edinburgh to Skipton Station by train

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Distance: 253.7 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Skipton via Leeds in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Skipton Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Ilkley Bus Station, and Bus Station Arrive in around 7h 13m.

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